Michelin LT Tire Recall

December 31, 2013, 02:55:01 pm

Hi Folks - Happy New Year to you and yours. All the best for a strong 2014.
Jeannie got this in from Escapees. Thought I'd post it here. This is more of a watch out for the other guy situation as I doubt anyone here is using these tires on their bus. Such warnings are always good to keep in the back of one's mind, however. It potentially affects our safety. Like the Norcold situation, we can do all we need to be be safe (including removing the frig) but then the guy next door burns up. So when manufacturers put crap in the market place, we all take a hit. That being directly, indirectly and/or emotionally. My feelings on this are we really need to do much better. If premiere providers of what always used to be quality products are stumbling then something is clearly wrong. We learn of these recalls (after the fact) but never the reasons they exist in the first place. Now it's just the cost of doing business and I'm sure those costs are just added to the ones we are paying in the stores. Trust none of what you hear and only half of what you see. Stay in touch with your environment and be safe out there.
We recently received the following recall notification from the NHTSA regarding certain Michelin light truck tires. Since these tires are common on smaller RVs and many tow vehicles, we wanted you to be aware of the problem. If you have tires that are subject to this recall, please contact the Michelin recall hotline at 1-800-231-5893 for additional information.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T012
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults?refurl=email&searchTy pe=ID&targetCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=13T012>
Synopsis :Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks. These tires could experience tread separation. Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish)
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Best - Scott

2006 Allure 430 40' #31349

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Re: Michelin LT Tire Recall

Reply #1 – December 31, 2013, 03:01:24 pm

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Thank you and Jeannie very much, Scott. It is as you say very important for all of us to know this.

Mary F.

06 Inspire 51784

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