The defect
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Agilis Cross Climate C-Metric tires, size 185/60R15C. Chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder blocks. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
Missing rubber chunks can cause a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Michelin will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin | Agilis Crossclimate C-Metric | — |
Tire recalls in 2025
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 2025, covering up to 145,198 tires. With 6,888 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13T006000 12 Jul 2013 | Michelin | 100,000 |