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Michelin recalls 542,110 ‘snow tyres’ for insufficient traction (Full List)

*Tyres labelled as snow tyres, but they do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, says company

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Michelin North America is recalling 542,110 Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tyres with DOT codes 0117 through 1423.

The affected tyres are labelled as snow tyres.

However, they do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, said Michelin.

The following tyres models are being recalled:

  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE C-METRIC/225/75 R16C
  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE  C-METRIC/235/65 R16C
  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE  C-METRIC/205/75 R16C
  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE  C-METRIC/205/65 R15C
  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE  C-METRIC/185/60 R15C
  • MICHELIN AGILIS CROSSCLIMATE  C-METRIC/195/75 R16C

As regards what to do, the dealers will replace the tyres free of charge, reports ConsumerAffairs.

Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed June 12, 2023.

A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, report said.

Affected tyre owners may contact Michelin’s Customer Service on (866) 324-2835.

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