INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a new safety recall affecting certain winter tires used on sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
According to NHTSA Recall ID Number 26T017, Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, size 235/55R19 105 H XL. The recall is prompted by a manufacturing omission in which the Department of Transportation (DOT) certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls.
Because they lack the required DOT symbol, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles”. Federal regulators note that tires lacking this mandatory symbol risk being used in inappropriate applications, which can ultimately increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy and Customer Information
To resolve the issue, Michelin will inspect the affected tires and replace them as necessary, completely free of charge.
Official owner notification letters are currently scheduled to be mailed out on December 26, 2026. Vehicle and tire owners with questions or concerns can reach out directly to Michelin’s customer service team by calling 1-888-971-3801.
Motorists wishing to check specific tire information can also use the official NHTSA Recall Look-up Tool online by entering their tire’s brand name or model.
