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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Milestar | BD733 | — |
| Milestar | BS623 | — |
Tire recalls in 2015
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2015, covering up to 387,411 tires. With 3,793 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 13 by size that year.
More from Tireco Inc.
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Tireco Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 16T014000 7 Sept 2016 | Milestar | 11,904 |