Campaign 22T-005

DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls

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Defect summary

Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Consequence

Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22T005000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 22T-005
MakeModelModel years
MichelinPilot Sport 4 ZPYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.