Michelin LTX tire recall

[koda2000]

anyone hear about this?

Michelin recalls 1.2 million tires in US
Published December 16, 2013Associated Press
Tire-maker Michelin says it is recalling about 1.2 million tires sold in the U.S. because an increasing number are experiencing tread loss or rapid air loss.

The tires are commonly used for pickup trucks, heavy-duty vans, small RVs and commercial light trucks. The Greenville, S.C-based company says no deaths or injuries have been reported because of the tires.

The tires, known as Michelin LTX M/S tires, were manufactured between January 2010 and June 2012. They were sold as original equipment on some vehicles and as new replacement tires.

The company says that fewer than 200 of the tires have been returned by customers. Owners can have them replaced at Michelin stores for no charge.

Edit: apparently only the following tire size is effected by the recall - Michelin LTX M/S LT 225/75R16 115/112R LRE DOT B3JH AKEK

http://www.michelinman.com/safetyrecall

 

[swshawaii]

Good info although the Gen 2 Explorer's stock tire size has never been 225/75-16. I hope.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Thanks for posting the tire size, Koda. I bought a
new set of LTXs last spring, and was concerned when
the recall came out.

Mine are 235x75/15, and the mfg date for them should be
later than June 2012 anyway.

Sometimes these recalls get expanded to other sizes and
build dates though...