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Astra Warns of Death Risk with Dangerous Tires Recalled

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The European Union has issued a safety alert regarding the recall of two specific tire models from manufacturer Michelin due to an imminent risk of pressure loss caused by potential internal cracks that could lead to catastrophic failure.

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    Michelin has issued a recall for specific truck tire models, including the 355/50R22.5 Michelin X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z.
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    The manufacturer cites potential pressure loss as the primary risk associated with these tires due to possible cracks or defects found during testing.
Mar 20, 14:47 Michelin recalls truck tires due to potential cracking and accident risk.
Mar 20, 15:00 Pneumatici pericolosi recalled from the market; Michelin models are at high incident risk (Media.tio.ch).
Mar 20, 15:14 Astra warns of death danger with these tires.

Michelin has recalled truck tires due to the risk of pressure loss, which could lead to accidents.

— [Mar 20, 14:47] Michelin ruft Lkw-Reifen zurück – Unfallgefahr durch moͤgliche Risse (Polizeiticker.ch)

Astra warns that using these tires poses a life-threatening danger due to the risk of pressure loss.

— [Mar 20, 15:14] Astra warnt: Bei diesen Reifen herrscht Todesgefahr (Partner-feeds.beta.20min.ch)