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Michelin Xde

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Tires

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.