Defect Description For Recall
X Radial Lt 285/75R16 Tires Manufactured Between December 1, 2002, And February 1, 2003. These Tire Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, “New Pneumatic Tires.” The Tires Were Produced With The Pound And Kilogram Values For The MaximUM Tire Load Reversed. This Marking Misstates The MaximUM Tire Load Rating For The Tires.
Make Of Vehicle
X RADIAL
Model Of Vehicle
LT 285/75R16
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03T001000
Component Description
Tires:Markings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Michelin Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During March 2003. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Michelin At 800-847-3435.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20021201
End Of Manufacture
20030201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
650
Date Owners Notified
20030401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030320
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
119