The defect
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."
The risk
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | Pilot Sport 4 ZP | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 86 tires, this campaign ranks 16 of 17 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 |
| 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 |
| 13T006000 12 Jul 2013 | Michelin | 100,000 |