Michelin X Works XZY: Tires
Recall 15T020000 · Sep 22, 2015 · Michelin North America, Inc.
247
units affected
247
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15T020000
- Date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Maker
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 247
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Markings
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin X Works XZY tires, size 315/80R22.5 156/150K, manufactured from January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2015. The affected tires lack the required DOT symbol and load range letter designation, and, as such, they fail to conform to the requirements of U.S Code 30112 and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles."
What can happen
The subject tires comply with all FMVSS performances but are missing the DOT symbol, creating confusion with tires that do not comply with these requirements. Tires that do not comply with FMVSS requirements may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Michelin will notify owners and will either correct the tires by permanently applying the required markings or replace the tires with a similar product, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Michelin at 1-888-847-8475.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | X Works Xzy | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15T020000?
1 model: Michelin X Works Xzy (all years), about 247 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15T020000?
Michelin will notify owners and will either correct the tires by permanently applying the required markings or replace the tires with a similar product, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Michelin at 1-888-847-8475.
What can happen?
The subject tires comply with all FMVSS performances but are missing the DOT symbol, creating confusion with tires that do not comply with these requirements. Tires that do not comply with FMVSS requirements may increase 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.