Consumer Complaint Detail
MICHELIN / ENERGY MXV4 PLUS / 9999
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005069369 | Incident Date: Mar, 24 2005 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: PA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Michelin North America, Inc. |
| Model Name: ENERGY MXV4 PLUS | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Tires:sidewall |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WVWPD63B92P | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 25 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated that vehicle was purchased with 3 tires which have a sidewall defect. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined there was a manufacturer defect and provided a pro rate discount on the first visit. the vehicle was taken to the dealer 2 more times for the same problem. the tire manufacturer also determined that the tires needed to be replaced but did not offer service or replacement of tires. updated 7/13/2006 - the tire split apart at the seam along the sidewall while the consumer was driving 20 mph. michelin offered prorated adjustment. another tire, front right, developed a crack about 6 inches long at the seam in the sidewall, tire was replaced. the left rear tire was also cracked at the sidewall. the manufacturer agreed to replace the defective tire, but condtioned replacement on front wheel alignment at outside vendor. the manufacturer refused to refund the cost of the first failed tire. *nm |