Michelin X, Pilote X +11 more: Tires — markings

Affects Michelin X, Pilote X, TB 15, TB 5, TRX, VHC, PB 20, Xas, XWX, MXV, XVS, ZX, Xm+ · — — about 17K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

Michelin will replace the tires with a debit card provided to owners to defray the cost of mounting and balancing or offer a refund, free of charge. If necessary, certain recalled SKUs may be replaced with competitor tires of the same tire size. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.

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