Safety Recall NHTSA · 03T001000 Reported March 20, 2003

Fmvss 119/maximum tire load rating

Q: What is recall 03T001000?

NHTSA recall 03T001000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on March 20, 2003. It addresses: Fmvss 119/maximum tire load rating. The recall affects approximately 650 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Michelin North America, Inc. · Tires · 650 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03T001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Michelin North America, Inc.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

650

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

March 20, 2003

Defect Summary

X radial lt 285/75r16 tires manufactured between december 1, 2002, and february 1, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires." the tires were produced with the pound and kilogram values for the maximum tire load reversed. this marking misstates the maximum tire load rating for the tires.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 800-847-3435.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Michelin North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03T001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 03T001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03T001000?

NHTSA recall 03T001000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on March 20, 2003. It addresses: Fmvss 119/maximum tire load rating. The recall affects approximately 650 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Michelin North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03T001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.