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NHTSA Investigates Michelin Truck Tire Failures

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports that some Michelin truck tires can fail and cause crashes.

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NHTSA has six complaints and a police report about crashes involving 2014 Michelin XZA 295/60/R22.5 tires. According to NHTSA documents, “the tire may fail catastrophically when used on the steer axle.”

“Michelin is aware of a preliminary evaluation by NHTSA regarding several complaints about a tire identified as a 2014 Michelin XZA 295/60/R22.5 tire used on auto-haulers. Michelin is cooperating fully with the agency,” a spokesperson for Michelin North America told Tire Review.

Five of the six complaints came from a single fleet. All seven of the incidents involve truck/tractor and trailers configured as auto haulers, NHTSA documents note.

The Office of Defects Investigation will research the alleged safety defect and its scope.

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