Michelin recalls

On affected tyres there is the potential for the occurrence of a circumferential crack in the bead area which could present an increased risk of rapid tyre pressure loss.

Fix: Replace the affected tyres.

296 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Mar 2024

Under certain operating conditions it is possible that the aforementioned tyres may suffer side wall over flexing damage which will result in side wall cracks. This can occur before the tyre reaches it end of life therefore Michelin are taking this action to remove any risk.

Fix: Contact all owners to inform them of the issue and if required replace any damaged tyres.

1,000 vehicles

Cracks may occur over time between the tread and the tyre shoulder due to faulty vulcanization between the tyre tread and shoulder. This could lead to peeling of the tyre tread.

Fix: Affected tyres will be replaced

1,533 vehicles

Deformation in the tyre tread or sidewall. If the tyre is left in service the reinforcing structure may degrade further eventually resulting in rapid deflation.

Fix: Manufacturer will replace the defective tyre.

439 vehicles · built 11 Jan 2010 to 31 Jan 2010

Gradual deflation of the tyre can occur as a result of incorrect positioning of the casing piles.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with new quality assured units.

295 vehicles

Gradual deflation of the tyre can occur as a result of incorrect positioning of the casing piles.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with new quality assured units.

295 vehicles

Gradual deflation of the tyre can occur as a result of incorrect positioning of the casing piles.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with new quality assured units.

295 vehicles

Gradual deflation of the tyre can occur as a result of incorrect positioning of the casing piles.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with new quality assured units.

295 vehicles

Gradual deflation of the tyre can occur as a result of incorrect positioning of the casing piles.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with new quality assured units.

295 vehicles

Localised degradation in the tread band can lead to the tearing of pieces of tread from the tyre. In the worst case this could also lead to rapid loss of tyre inflation pressure.

Fix: Recall the tyres that are likely to be affected and replace them with quality assured tyres.

21 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 18 Apr 2008

It has been identified that due to a production anomaly a small number of cases of localised tread separation have occurred. This separation can result in a small area of accelerated tread wear which can result in small areas of tread being torn from the carcass.

Fix: Identified owners of the affected tyres will be made aware of the concern through direct communication by letter. Additionally websites tyre dealers wholesalers and popular publications will be populated with information relating to the replacement of likely to be affected tyres.

5,500 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2004 to 30 Apr 2006

It has been identified that due to a production anomaly a small number of cases of localised tread separation have occurred. This separation can result in a small area of accelerated tread wear which can result in small areas of tread being torn from the carcass.

Fix: Identified owners of the affected tyres will be made aware of the concern through direct communication by letter. Additionally websites tyre dealers wholesalers and popular publications will be populated with information relating to the replacement of likely to be affected tyres.

5,500 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2005 to 31 May 2007

It is possible for the tyre's sidewall components to blister. Further deterioration may then occur which could lead to rapid deflation of the tyre.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the tyres.

1,250 vehicles

Potential of steel belt separation in some of the tyres.

Fix: Recall the vehicles with the potentially affected tyres. Inspect the tyres and if a tyre is found to be defective it will be replaced with a new tyre.

4,330 vehicles

Potential of steel belt separation in some of the tyres.

Fix: Recall the vehicles with the potentially affected tyres. Inspect the tyres and if a tyre is found to be defective it will be replaced with a new tyre.

4,330 vehicles

Potential of steel belt separation in some of the tyres.

Fix: Recall the vehicles with the potentially affected tyres. Inspect the tyres and if a tyre is found to be defective it will be replaced with a new tyre.

4,330 vehicles