Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T023000 Reported December 22, 2004

Michelin/rapid air loss

Michelin North America, Inc. · N/A · 4,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04T023000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,000
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 22, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain michelin xde commercial truck tires, size 10r22.5 lrg and lrf for use on freightliner school and transit buses. These tires were manfactured between may 23 and october 24, 2004, can experience rapid air loss due to an irregularity of the inner liner.

Safety Consequence

Rapid air loss can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began december 27, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 888-622-2306.

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 04T023000 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 04T023000

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

What is recall 04T023000?

NHTSA recall 04T023000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on December 22, 2004. It addresses: Michelin/rapid air loss. The recall affects approximately 4,000 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 04T023000 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.