Michelin North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Michelin North America, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 27, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RAPID AIR LOSS

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.

NHTSA ID: 05T024000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 4,600

Consequence Summary:

THE CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 4, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MICHELIN/FMVSS 109/MISSING TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

CERTAIN BFGOODRICH LAND TERRAIN P235/75R15 TIRES, MANUFACTURED DURING THE WEEKS OF FEBRUARY 29 AND THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2004, ARE MISSING THE TIRE TREADWEAR INDICATOR REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.

NHTSA ID: 05T002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 41,797

Consequence Summary:

OWNERS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED THAT THEIR TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AND MAY CONTINUE TO DRIVE ON UNSAFE WORN TIRES.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BFGOODRICH TIRES AT 1-877-788-8899.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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