NHTSAGeneral Alert
Pirelli Tire, LLC - Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139
Published: January 17, 2025Recall ID: 25T001000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tires with insufficient strength may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Pirelli Tire, LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P7 Cinturato tires, size 245/45R18 100 Y. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Affected Products
Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Maximum Tire Pressure/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 25T001000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25T001000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Pirelli Tire, LLC |
| Defect summary | Pirelli Tire, LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P7 Cinturato tires, size 245/45R18 100 Y. The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Pirelli customer service at 1-800-622-2390. |
| Consequence summary | Tires with insufficient strength may fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 2023 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |