The defect
Michelin Tire is recalling certain Latitude Tour P255/70 R18 (DOT TIN B9YU99CX and DOT date range 1313 through 2113) and P255/60 R19 108 S (DOT TIN B9R1W3WX and DOT date range 1913 through 2113), X Radial LT2 P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9KA003X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113) and P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113), LTX M/S2 RBL P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y56EX and DOT date range 3812 through 2113), LTX M/S2 ORWL P265/60 R18 109 T (DOT TIN B95E788X and DOT date range 1513 through 2113), and LTX M/S2 tires P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9XP001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113). Due to a perforation in the sidewall, the tires may lose pressure while driving.
The risk
A loss of tire air pressure may lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-855-851-4951.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | LTX M/S2 | — |
| Michelin | LTX M/S2 Orwl | — |
| Michelin | LTX M/S2 RBL | — |
| Michelin | Latitude Tour | — |
| Michelin | X Radial LT2 | — |
Tire recalls in 2013
NHTSA received 11 tire recall campaigns in 2013, covering up to 1,429,404 tires. With 100,000 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 11 by size that year.
More from Michelin North America, Inc.
11 tire recall campaigns filed by Michelin North America, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T008000 19 May 2025 | Michelin | 6,888 |
| 24T012000 23 Oct 2024 | Michelin | 46 |
| 23T002000 13 Apr 2023 | Michelin | 542,110 |
| 22T023000 8 Dec 2022 | Michelin | 16,983 |
| 22T005000 25 Apr 2022 | Michelin | 86 |
| 19T025000 20 Dec 2019 | Michelin | 32 |
| 16T012000 29 Aug 2016 | Michelin | 184 |
| 15T020000 22 Sept 2015 | Michelin | 247 |
| 15T016000 10 Aug 2015 | BF Goodrich | 104,000 |
| 13T012000 12 Dec 2013 | Michelin | 1,200,000 |