The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·16T006000·Announced 2016-04-27

Pirelli Recalls Tires Missing Required Date Codes

Pirelli is recalling specific P Zero Trofeo tires that may lack required date codes, which could hinder identification during safety issues.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a compliance and identification issue (missing date codes) rather than an immediate mechanical defect or reported injury, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Pirelli Tire LLC is recalling certain P Zero Trofeo tires in sizes 225/50ZR15 91Y and 245/45ZR16 94Y. The affected tires were manufactured between March 21, 2015, and April 7, 2015. These tires may not be marked with a date code, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139.

A missing date code could make it difficult to identify the tire if a safety-related issue occurs, potentially preventing the tire from being removed from service. This situation increases the risk of a crash.

Pirelli will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners can contact Pirelli customer service at 1-800-747-3554 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Pirelli Tire LLC
Affected units
79

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.