Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #04T018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T018000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 27,000 affected units, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. certain bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires size lt285/75r16 lrd used as replacement tires. these tires can experience a belt detachment especially if they have been operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tire or above recommended loads.

Corrective Action

Bridgestone/firestone will notify customers and replace the tires free of charge. the replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign will expired on december 31, 2004. the recall began august 27, 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 bfnt consumer affairs at 800-465-1904.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T018000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2004-08-24T00:00:00

Subject: Bridgestone/firestone/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 27,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. certain bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires size lt285/75r16 lrd used as replacement tires. these tires can experience a belt detachment especially if they have been operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tire or above recommended loads.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Bridgestone/firestone will notify customers and replace the tires free of charge. the replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign will expired on december 31, 2004. the recall began august 27, 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 bfnt consumer affairs at 800-465-1904.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04T018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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