Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #02T015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02T015000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 23,400 affected units, FIRESTONE/TREAD CHUNKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Firestone p195/65r15 tires produced between april 12 and april 15, 2002, for use on certain 2003 model year toyota corolla s and le vehicles. the recalled tire serial nos. Are w2c6t001402 and w2c6t001502. these tires may develop a "raised tread block" and cause a 'helicopter type' noise.

Corrective Action

Bfs will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bfs at 800-367-3872.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02T015000
Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Report Received Date: 2002-09-10T00:00:00
Subject: Firestone/tread chunking
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 23,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Firestone p195/65r15 tires produced between april 12 and april 15, 2002, for use on certain 2003 model year toyota corolla s and le vehicles. the recalled tire serial nos. Are w2c6t001402 and w2c6t001502. these tires may develop a "raised tread block" and cause a 'helicopter type' noise.
Consequence Summary: Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to a localized 'chunk out' of tread material, and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Bfs will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bfs at 800-367-3872.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-449g.hpbp-2zgj
NHTSA ID: 02T015000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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