NHTSA recall 15T004000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Feb 10, 20153,793 vehicles affectedTireco Inc.Built Jun 9, 2014 – Sep 28, 2014
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.