Safety Recall NHTSA · 05T002000 Reported February 4, 2005

Michelin/fmvss 109/missing tread wear indicators

Q: What is recall 05T002000?

NHTSA recall 05T002000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on February 4, 2005. It addresses: Michelin/fmvss 109/missing tread wear indicators. The recall affects approximately 41,797 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 41,797 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05T002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Michelin North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

41,797

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

February 4, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain bfgoodrich land terrain p235/75r15 tires, manufactured during the weeks of february 29 and through august 19, 2004, are missing the tire treadwear indicator required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires.

Safety Consequence

Owners will not be notified that their tires are wearing out and may continue to drive on unsafe worn tires.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the affected tires free of charge. the recall began february 13, 2005. owners may contact bfgoodrich tires at 1-877-788-8899.

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 05T002000 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 05T002000

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

What is recall 05T002000?

NHTSA recall 05T002000 was issued by Michelin North America, Inc. on February 4, 2005. It addresses: Michelin/fmvss 109/missing tread wear indicators. The recall affects approximately 41,797 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 05T002000 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.