The defect
China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA) is recalling certain Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires manufactured February 24, 2013, to August 9, 2014. 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. Thus, these tires fail to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
If the sidewall blister pops, rapid air pressure loss could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
CMA will notify owners, and distributors to send the tires back for full reimbursement, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact CMA customer service at 1-626-301-9575.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestar | LQ225 | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 10,462 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 13 by size that year.