Michelin LTX M/S: Tires — tread/belt

Affects Michelin LTX M/S · — — about 1.2M vehicles.

The hazard

Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began 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)

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational