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May 9, 2022
Ms. June Satterfield
Director, Industry Standards & Government Regulations
Michelin North America, Inc.
1 Parkway South
Greenville, SC 29615
NEF-107SS 22T-005
Subject: Missing DOT Certification Symbol/FMVSS 139
Dear Ms. Satterfield:
This letter serves to acknowledge Michelin North America, Inc.'s notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) of a safety recall which will be conducted pursuant to Federal law for the product(s) listed below. Please review the
following information to ensure that it conforms to your records as this information is being made available to the public. If the
information does not agree with your records, please contact us immediately to discuss your concerns.
Makes/Models/Model Years:
MICHELIN/PILOT SPORT 4 ZP/255/35ZR19 96Y XL
Mfr's Report Date: April 25, 2022
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T-005
Components:
TIRES:MARKINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 86
Problem Description:
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121.
The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Consequence: Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.
Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 22T005
Synopsis :
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121.
The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls.
As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.
Ms. June Satterfield
Director, Industry Standards & Government Regulations
Michelin North America, Inc.
1 Parkway South
Greenville, SC 29615
NEF-107SS 22T-005
Subject: Missing DOT Certification Symbol/FMVSS 139
Dear Ms. Satterfield:
This letter serves to acknowledge Michelin North America, Inc.'s notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) of a safety recall which will be conducted pursuant to Federal law for the product(s) listed below. Please review the
following information to ensure that it conforms to your records as this information is being made available to the public. If the
information does not agree with your records, please contact us immediately to discuss your concerns.
Makes/Models/Model Years:
MICHELIN/PILOT SPORT 4 ZP/255/35ZR19 96Y XL
Mfr's Report Date: April 25, 2022
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T-005
Components:
TIRES:MARKINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 86
Problem Description:
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121.
The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Consequence: Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.
Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 22T005
Synopsis :
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121.
The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls.
As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.