Safety Issue Prompts Tyre Recall

Michelin Australia has recalled a potentially unsafe recreational light truck tyre. The company has stated that the tyre’s bead area was less robust than expected and any failure in this area could lead to a rapid loss of air pressure. The tyres, which have the identification number 225/70 R15 100S LTX A/T TL were manufactured in Thailand between January 2005 and October 2006.

Michelin Australia has said that only a small quantity of the tyres were brought to Australia and any such tyre will be replaced free of charge.