Achilles Desert Hawk Tires Recalled for Sidewall Separation Risk
Multistrada is recalling specific Achilles Desert Hawk tires because the lower sidewall may separate, increasing crash risk.
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 (sidewall separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific incidents, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk (Multistrada) is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P LT tires, size LT215/85 R16 115/112R 10PR. The recall covers tires with DOT date codes 1915 through 3618. A total of 6,318 units are affected.
The lower sidewall of these tires may separate, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139. A sidewall separation can cause a loss of air pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.
Multistrada will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Multistrada customer service at [email protected] or [email protected], or by phone at 1-800-944-8414. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES recall
- Manufacturer
- PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Affected units
- 6,318
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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