Michelin XM505 LRJ, XZU2 LRJ, XZU3 LRJ: Tires
Recall 12T009000 · Apr 13, 2012 · Michelin North America, Inc.
73,645
units affected
73,645
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12T009000
- Date
- Apr 13, 2012
- Maker
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 73,645
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (MICHELIN) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MICHELIN XZU3 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, AND MICHELIN XZU2 LRJ, SIZE 12R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN OCTOBER 23, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2011; AND MICHELIN XM505 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2010, AND MAY 8, 2010, AND JANUARY 23, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 12, 2011. THESE TIRES HAVE A CASING THAT MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF INTEGRITY AND, IN SOME CASES, HAVE RAPID AIR LOSS.
What can happen
RAPID AIR LOSS OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MICHELIN WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS ON HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-888-847-8475.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | XM505 LRJ | Not stated |
| Michelin | XZU2 LRJ | Not stated |
| Michelin | XZU3 LRJ | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12T009000?
3 models: Michelin XM505 LRJ (all years), Michelin XZU2 LRJ (all years), Michelin XZU3 LRJ (all years), about 73,645 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12T009000?
MICHELIN WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS ON HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-888-847-8475.
What can happen?
RAPID AIR LOSS OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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.