Michelin North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Michelin North America, Inc. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 22, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MICHELIN/RAPID AIR LOSS

CERTAIN MICHELIN XDE COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES, SIZE 10R22.5 LRG AND LRF FOR USE ON FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THESE TIRES WERE MANFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 23 AND OCTOBER 24, 2004, CAN EXPERIENCE RAPID AIR LOSS DUE TO AN IRREGULARITY OF THE INNER LINER.

NHTSA ID: 04T023000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,000

Consequence Summary:

RAPID AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 888-622-2306.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 28, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MICHELIN/PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET MICHELIN BFGOODRICH, UNIROYAL, LIBERATOR, MEDALIST, PHANTOM, AND PROSPECTOR BRAND TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 11 AND APRIL 24, 2004. THE TIRES WILL MANIFEST A LACK OF ADHESION BETWEEN THE STEEL BELT CORDS AND THE SURROUNDING RUBBER MATRIX WHICH COULD LEAD TO A TREAD/BELT DETACHMENT.

NHTSA ID: 04T021000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 46,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFGOODRICH TIRES AT 1-877-788-8899 OR UNIROYAL TIRE AT 1-877-458-5878.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 29, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MICHELIN/BF GOODRICH/FMVSS 109/IMPACT FAILURE

CERTAIN BF GOODRICH G-FORCE T/A KDW TIRES, SIZE 305/50R20 120V, BUILT DURING DOT WEEKS 18 THROUGH 28, 2003. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES. THESE TIRES FAILED THE STRENGTH TEST PORTION OF THE STANDARD AND FAIL FOLLOWING IMPACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS.

NHTSA ID: 04T012000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 558

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE TIRE WHILE IN USE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-847-3435.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 13, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MICHELIN/FMVSS 109/EXTRA LOAD TIRE CATAGEORY

MICHELIN CROSS TERRAIN SUV TIRES, SIZE 305/50R20 120H, BUILT DURING WEEKS 50 AND 51, 2003. THESE TIRE FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE TIRES DO NOT MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTRA LOAD TIRE CATEGORY.

NHTSA ID: 04T002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 221

Consequence Summary:

THESE TIRES ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE FOLLOWING IMPACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS. A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING SHOULD THE TIRE BE DAMAGED FROM IMPACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-847-3435 BETWEEN 8:30AM AND 6:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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