The defect
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Power 3 replacement sport motorcycle tires, size 180/55ZR17 (73W), manufactured between April 17, 2016 and May 7, 2016. These tires are missing the required maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure information on the sidewall. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
Without the required maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure information on the sidewall, improper use of the tire may result, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
The remedy
Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-866-324-2835.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | Pilot Power 3 | — |
Tire recalls in 2016
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 2016, covering up to 335,982 tires. With 184 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 12 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 |
| 15T020000 22 Sept 2015 | Michelin | 247 |
| 15T016000 10 Aug 2015 | BF Goodrich | 104,000 |
| 13T012000 12 Dec 2013 | Michelin | 1,200,000 |
| 13T006000 12 Jul 2013 | Michelin | 100,000 |