The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15T004000·Announced 2015-02-10

Tireco Recalls Milestar Tires Due to Sidewall Cracking Risk

Tireco is recalling specific Milestar tires manufactured in 2014 because they may crack in the lower sidewall, increasing the risk of sudden failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall cracking) that increases the risk of sudden failure and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tireco Inc. is recalling certain Milestar BS623 Premium All Position tires and Milestar BD733 Regional Open Shoulder Drive tires, both in size 225/70R19.5. The affected tires were manufactured between June 9, 2014, and September 28, 2014.

The recall is being issued because the affected tires may crack in the lower sidewall. Tires with cracks in this area have an increased risk of sudden failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Tireco Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
3,793

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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