Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T002000 Reported February 13, 2004

Michelin/fmvss 109/extra load tire catageory

Michelin North America, Inc. · N/A · 221 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
221
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
February 13, 2004

Defect Summary

Michelin cross terrain suv tires, size 305/50r20 120h, built during weeks 50 and 51, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires." the tires do not meet the strength requirements for the extra load tire category.

Safety Consequence

These tires are more susceptible to failure following impact with road hazards. a vehicle crash could occur without warning should the tire be damaged from impact with road hazards, possibly resulting in personal injuries or even death.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge to the consumer. owner notification began february 27, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435 between 8:30am and 6:00pm eastern standard time.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Michelin North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04T002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04T002000

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

What is recall 04T002000?

NHTSA recall 04T002000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on February 13, 2004. It addresses: Michelin/fmvss 109/extra load tire catageory. The recall affects approximately 221 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Michelin North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04T002000 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.