MICHELIN / PILOT SPORT / N/A
Manufacturer : MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : N/A
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05T024000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 27, 2005
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :4600
Summary: Certain Michelin pilot sport tires, size 255/35zr20 97y extra load, sold for use as replacement tires and also imported on some Jaguar 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.
Consequence: The condition may result in a rapid loss of air pressure, which could lead to a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Michelin will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 16, 2006. Owners may contact Michelin customer relations at 1-800-847-3435.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.
