Michelin TRX Tire (Michelin) – DOT certification problem (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MICHELIN TRX Tire
Brand
MICHELIN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain MICHELIN TRX tires due to tires:markings issues. Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX specialty tires, provided as replacement tires for Recall 22T023. 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 numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Michelin will replace the tires or fully reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801. Owners who received replacement XVS, XAS, or TRX specialty tires under Recall 22T023 may need to have their tires replaced again.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026