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Dec 14, 2013

Michelin LT Tire Voluntary Recall (Canada Only)

Michelin is voluntarily recalling certain sizes of its MICHELIN® LTX® M/S 2, MICHELIN® X® Radial LT2 and MICHELIN® Latitude® Tour tires. These tires are typically found on light trucks and SUVs

The tires were produced between September 2012 and early June 2013.
Sizes are as follows:
MICHELIN LTX M/S 2: P275/55R20 111T RBL, P265/65R18 112T and P265/60R18 109T ORWL
MICHELIN X Radial LT2: P265/65R18 112T and P275/55R20 111T
MICHELIN Latitude Tour: P255/60R19 108S and P255/70R18 112T

Michelin is recalling approximately 100,000 tires in order to retrieve an estimated 2,500 tires (about 2.5% of the recalled population).
Affected tires could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could cause them to experience loss of air pressure.

Michelin recommends removal of these tires as soon as possible. To reduce any inconvenience for consumers, Michelin will replace any tires from the list below on their vehicles even if they are not part of the 2,500 known affected tires. The removed tires will be replaced with a similar product free of charge.

More info here.
  • Looks like the new guy found a old recall for 18" and 19" and 20" P tires that Michelin recalled this past summer.

    Soccer mom "P" tires at best.
  • I would say this is another class act by a large tire company. You will notice that these are all large diameter sizes 18-20 inches. They did something similar with their BFG Commercial TA's in the last two years.

    In contrast GY did a silent recall years ago on the Marathon trailer tire, in that you had to ask or have a problem to get replacements.

    Thumbs up to Michelin!

    Chris
  • Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Different recall......different production dates and more inclusive than just the Michelin LTX M/S LT 225/75R16 115/112R LRE tires that were having thread loss/rapid air loss.

    This recall affects more tire sizes in 'P' and 'LT'

    But...aren't we talking about "MICHELINS"????? That's practically a Holy Word around here. Surely there can't be a flaw in the process? Or fly in the ointment...or whatever.

    Gonna have to take a look at the plant codes and see which Continent these tires were made on...this could be big! ;)
  • Different recall......different production dates and more inclusive than just the Michelin LTX M/S LT 225/75R16 115/112R LRE tires that were having thread loss/rapid air loss.

    This recall affects more tire sizes in 'P' and 'LT'