The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14T016000·Announced 2014-11-19

Bluestar Trailer Tires Recalled for Sidewall Blister Risk

China Manufacturers Alliance is recalling specific Bluestar trailer tires that may develop sidewall blisters, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in tires that could cause loss of vehicle control and a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA) is recalling certain Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires manufactured between February 24, 2013, and August 9, 2014. The recall involves 10,462 units.

The affected tires can develop a sidewall blister on the upper section of the sidewall. This blister may pop while the vehicle is in operation, which could lead to rapid air pressure loss and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. These tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 119.

CMA will notify owners and distributors to send the tires back for full reimbursement, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact CMA customer service at 1-626-301-9575 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
10,462

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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