Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #03T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03T002000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 42 affected units, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Lt235/75r15 steeltex radial a/t tires with dot tire serial w1hkrad1003. due to an insufficient cure in the tread shoulder area, the tire may develop irregular wear, noise, or vibrations and with extended use, the tires with this condition may experience a tread separation.

Corrective Action

Bridgestone/firestone has advised nhtsa that all of the subject tires have already been removed from the field.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03T002000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2003-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Bridgestone/firestone/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 42

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Lt235/75r15 steeltex radial a/t tires with dot tire serial w1hkrad1003. due to an insufficient cure in the tread shoulder area, the tire may develop irregular wear, noise, or vibrations and with extended use, the tires with this condition may experience a tread separation.

Consequence Summary: Tread separation of the tire can possibly lead to a vehicle crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Bridgestone/firestone has advised nhtsa that all of the subject tires have already been removed from the field.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b9sb-ub5q-ffi6

NHTSA ID: 03T002000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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