Safety Recall NHTSA · 15T004000 Reported February 10, 2015

Lower sidewall tire cracking

Q: What is recall 15T004000?

NHTSA recall 15T004000 was issued by Tireco, Inc. on February 10, 2015. It addresses: Lower sidewall tire cracking. The recall affects approximately 3,793 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tireco, Inc. · Tires · 3,793 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15T004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tireco, Inc.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

3,793

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

February 10, 2015

Completion Rate

26.15

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Tires that have cracks in the lower sidewall have an increased risk of a sudden failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tireco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15T004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15T004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15T004000?

NHTSA recall 15T004000 was issued by Tireco, Inc. on February 10, 2015. It addresses: Lower sidewall tire cracking. The recall affects approximately 3,793 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tireco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15T004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.