Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #04T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T003000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 487,000 affected units, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/RAPID AIR LOSS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Lt265/75r16 load range d steeltex radial a/t tires, manufactured between march 1999 and december 2002. most of these tires were installed as original equipment on approximately 80,000 my 2000-2003 ford excursion large size sport utility vehicles. bfs stated that if the tires are operated at below recommended inflation pressures or above this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. recommended loads or at excessive speeds, they may experience rapid air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Bfs, in conjunction with ford motor company, will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. bfs will replace the affected tires free of charge. notification to owners began march 5, 2004. 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 firestone customer affairs at 1-800-465-1904.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T003000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2004-02-26T00:00:00

Subject: Bridgestone/firestone/rapid air loss

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 487,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Lt265/75r16 load range d steeltex radial a/t tires, manufactured between march 1999 and december 2002. most of these tires were installed as original equipment on approximately 80,000 my 2000-2003 ford excursion large size sport utility vehicles. bfs stated that if the tires are operated at below recommended inflation pressures or above this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. recommended loads or at excessive speeds, they may experience rapid air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Consequence Summary: Personal injury or possibly death could result in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Bfs, in conjunction with ford motor company, will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. bfs will replace the affected tires free of charge. notification to owners began march 5, 2004. 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 firestone customer affairs at 1-800-465-1904.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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