Tireco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16T014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16T014000 by Tireco, Inc.. Affecting milestar bs623 tires, size 225/70r 19 Includes 11,904 affected units, Improper Sidewall Markings/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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milestar bs623 tires, size 225/70r 19

Defect Summary

Tireco inc. (tireco) is recalling certain milestar bs623 tires, size 225/70r 19.5 g/14, manufactured june 23, 2013, to january 24, 2015. the affected tires have incorrect markings on the sidewall, indicating both ratings as "dual" when the first rating should be identified as "single." as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires-other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Tireco will notify owners, and provide owners with a full refund of the entire purchase price. the recall began on october 14, 2016. owners may contact tireco customer service at 1-800-937-9433.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16T014000

Manufacturer: Tireco, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Improper sidewall markings/fmvss 119

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 11,904

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tireco inc. (tireco) is recalling certain milestar bs623 tires, size 225/70r 19.5 g/14, manufactured june 23, 2013, to january 24, 2015. the affected tires have incorrect markings on the sidewall, indicating both ratings as "dual" when the first rating should be identified as "single." as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires-other than passenger cars."

Consequence Summary: Incorrectly identifying the ratings on the tires may result in the operator inadvertently overloading the tires, possibly causing their failure, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Tireco will notify owners, and provide owners with a full refund of the entire purchase price. the recall began on october 14, 2016. owners may contact tireco customer service at 1-800-937-9433.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 57.96

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SID: row-2k34-28vy~ifh6

NHTSA ID: 16T014000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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