Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #01T016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01T016000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 2,800,000 affected units, FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: firestone wilderness at, sizes p235/75r15 and p255/70r16, produced from july 1994 through april 1998. these tires pose an increased risk of tread separation.

Corrective Action

The replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign expired on january 31, 2002. however, customers should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904 or 1-888-276-2120 in puerto rico for possible assistance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01T016000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2001-10-15T00:00:00

Subject: Firestone/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 2,800,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: firestone wilderness at, sizes p235/75r15 and p255/70r16, produced from july 1994 through april 1998. these tires pose an increased risk of tread separation.

Consequence Summary: If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Corrective Action: The replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign expired on january 31, 2002. however, customers should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904 or 1-888-276-2120 in puerto rico for possible assistance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-viz9_mevu-3u9r

NHTSA ID: 01T016000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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