Michelin Bus Tire Recall

[Lin]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/michelin-north-america-recalls-more-than-77000-bus-tires-to-fix-sidewall-problem/2012/04/21/gIQArWnsXT_story.html

[luvrbus]

Lin, wonder how many tires Michelin will replace made in 2005 lol it took long enough for the recall those things have always been a problem blowing the side walls

[desi arnaz]

They will only replace if you saved the old tire.. How many people had a blow out and were told we don't make bad tires it must be your fault?  And then saved the tires...they will only be replacing tires from today on...... Bunch a f,ing crooks.

[Jeremy]

I can't see anything that says that they're only going to replace tyres that have failed - it's a normal recall covering all tyres of that type made over a 6 year period, so I expect lots of people are going to be very happy to receive free brand new replacement tyres for the worn ones currently on their vehicles.

I would also imagine that anyone who did suffer a failure of the type of tyre now being recalled will now be able to file a bullet-proof claim for compensation.

Jeremy

[Scott & Heather]

stink. checking my Michelin's right now................

[Scott & Heather]

I have XZE's....so I'm ok 

[Gerry H]

I also have XZE's. Doesn't sound like they are part of the problem???
Gerry H

[Scott & Heather]

not from what i've read.

[desi arnaz]

You must have a tire to make the claim.   Say one tire blows in 2007  and you were  told it was your fault another in 2008 and told the same thing, and 2 more in 2010
And again told sorr you are s o l.....would you have any reason to save the tires? Then in 2012 you find out about a recall,what recourse do you have?    None

[Len Silva]

Those are all urban, low speed tires, not likely a problem for us unless you bought a city bus and have not yet replaced with highway tires.  They are for city buses and garbage trucks, limited to 62 mph.