Michelin LTX M/S: Tires
Recall 13T012000 · Dec 12, 2013 · Michelin North America, Inc.
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13T012000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Maker
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Tread/belt
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks. These tires could experience tread separation.
What can happen
Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish)
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | LTX M/S | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13T012000?
1 model: Michelin LTX M/S (all years), about 1.20 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13T012000?
Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options.
What can happen?
Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.