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Michelin North America, Inc. discovered that some of its replacement tires have a labeling issue where a code is printed backward. This error does not affect the tires' safety or performance. After reviewing Michelin's request, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agreed that this issue is not a significant safety concern. Therefore, Michelin is not required to notify tire owners or provide a remedy for this minor labeling mistake.

Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has identified that certain Uniroyal Laredo tires do not fully comply with safety labeling standards because they lack a DOT symbol and full or partial tire identification number (TIN) on one sidewall. MNA filed a report about this issue on November 3, 2023, and requested an exemption, arguing that this noncompliance does not significantly impact motor vehicle safety. The affected tires were still manufactured to meet all performance standards and have correct markings on the opposite side. MNA has proposed solutions, including accepting all such tires in future recalls and improving testing and training procedures to ensure future compliance.

PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk (MASA) has identified that some of its tire brands do not fully comply with certain safety standards due to an excess number of characters in the tire identification numbers. MASA believes this noncompliance does not pose a risk to vehicle safety and has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to exempt them from notifying consumers about the issue. The notice invites public comments on the petition until March 29, 2021, and clarifies that any final decision will not affect the legal obligations of tire distributors and dealers.

On October 6, 2020, the Department of Commerce began a review of antidumping duties on tires from China involving 28 companies. By January 2021, they decided to cancel the review for 21 companies because those companies or their representatives withdrew their requests for review. For the companies whose reviews were canceled, the duties will be based on previous estimates. The review will continue for the remaining companies.

Michelin North America found that certain spare tires labeled Michelin TEX T195/65R22 do not fully meet the standards required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109 because they were marked with incorrect inflation pressures. The company reported this issue in May 2024 and requested that the noncompliance be considered minor and not affecting motor vehicle safety. The tires incorrectly show an inflation pressure of 350 kPa instead of the correct 420 kPa in one of the marked locations. Despite this mistake, Michelin argues that the tires are safe at both pressures and has taken steps to fix the issue on new tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing this petition but has not made any decision yet.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. identified that certain 2008-2019 Porsche Cayenne and Macan vehicles did not have required markings on their rims as per the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110. The missing markings included the "E" designation symbol and the "DOT" certification symbol. Porsche argued that this noncompliance does not affect safety because the rims and tires are correctly matched and identified through other necessary labeling. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) agreed with Porsche's assessment, deeming the noncompliance inconsequential to vehicle safety, and granted Porsche's petition for exemption from notifying owners or providing a remedy for this issue.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an antidumping duty order on truck and bus tires imported from Thailand. This decision comes after the department and the U.S. International Trade Commission both concluded that these imports were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, resulting in harm to U.S. industry. Consequently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will impose duties on these tires based on the difference between their normal value and export price. The Commerce Department will maintain a list for annual inquiries and provide instructions to ensure continued compliance with this order.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on a proposed study regarding human exposure to chemicals during activities on synthetic turf fields that use tire crumb rubber infill. This study, requiring an extension for additional research delayed by COVID-19, aims to assess exposure to polyaromatic hydrocarbons and will include both users of synthetic turf and natural grass fields for comparison. Public feedback is requested by April 13, 2021, including insights to improve the data collection process and minimize participant burden. The agency outlines a plan to collect detailed activity data and biological specimens from participants to better understand potential exposure risks.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided that ending the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel wheels from China could cause economic harm due to unfair pricing and subsidies. As a result, they have chosen to continue these orders to protect the U.S. industry. These orders apply to certain steel wheels used on road and highway trailers, encompassing a wide range of specifications except those specifically excluded. They will continue to be enforced as of March 13, 2025, to maintain fair competition.

The Department of Commerce received a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 to determine if certain steel wheels from China are subject to existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. The steel wheels, with diameters between 12 and 16.5 inches, are used for trailers and other vehicles. Commerce will decide if these wheels are covered by current trade rules and will inform CBP of their decision, while inviting other interested parties to participate in the decision-making process. The decision is part of ongoing investigations concerning trade regulations and duties on these products.