Recall 15T004000: Tires, Sidewall

NHTSA recall 15T004000 · announced February 10, 2015 · Milestar · 3,793 units affected

The problem

Tireco Inc. (Tireco) is recalling certain Milestar BS623 Premium All Position tires, size 225/70R19.5, and Milestar BD733 Regional Open Shoulder Drive tires, size 225/70R19.5, manufactured June 9, 2014, to September 28, 2014. The affected tires may crack in the lower sidewall.

The risk

Tires that have cracks in the lower sidewall have an increased risk of a sudden failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tireco will notify owners, and purchasers of the affected tires will receive full refunds. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Tireco customer service at 1-310-767-7990.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.