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NHTSARecalled Dec 27, 2005 · #05T024000

RAPID AIR LOSS

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TIRES, SIZE 255/35ZR20 97Y EXTRA LOAD, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT TIRES AND ALSO IMPORTED ON SOME JAGAUR XJ8 VEHICLES. ALL OF THE AFFECTED TIRES HAVE DOT TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS THAT BEGIN WITH DOT FHPNEFMX AND END WITH THE LAST TWO DIGITS OF 00, 01, 02, 03 OR 05. THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BLISTER IN THE SIDEWALL. THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
RAPID AIR LOSS
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICHELIN CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-847-3435.

View the official CPSC notice