NHTSA RECALL: Pirelli Tire Missing the Date Code on the Tire/FMVSS 139

Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T006000
Component(s): TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
Manufacturer: Pirelli Tire LLC

SUMMARY:
Pirelli Tire LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P Zero Trofeo tires, size 225/50RR15 91Y, manufactured from April 1, 2015, through April 7, 2015. The affected tires may not be marked with a date code. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

CONSEQUENCE:
A missing date code could render the tire difficult to identify in the event of a safety-related issue, possibly causing them not to be removed from service. This will increase the risk of crash.

REMEDY:
Pirelli will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires missing the date code, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016. Owners may contact Pirelli customer service at 1-800-747-3554.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.