Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires recalled for missing DOT markings
Michelin North America is recalling certain Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, size 235/55R19 105 H XL, for sport utility vehicles. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls, so the tires do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 139. The tires may be used in inappropriate applications, which increases the risk of a crash.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Contact Michelin at 1-888-971-3801 so the tires can be inspected and replaced free of charge, as necessary.
- Check whether your tires are Pilot Alpin 5, size 235/55R19 105 H XL, and whether the sidewalls are missing the DOT symbol.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Missing DOT Markings on Sidewall/FMVSS 139
Details
- Units affected
- 473
- Recall number
- 26T017000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, size 235/55R19 105 H XL for sport utility vehicles (SUV). The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash. Michelin will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801.
- Hazard
- Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Michelin will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801.