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Bluestar Tires recall

Recalled November 19, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14T016000 · Bluestar

Hazard
If the sidewall blister pops, rapid air pressure loss could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Units
10,462 units

Description

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."

What to do

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.

Product
Bluestar LQ225
Manufacturer(s)
China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA)

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov