Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #08T026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T026000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 162,251 affected units, INSUFFICIENT TREAD BASE GAUGE/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bridgestone/firestone north america tire, llc (bfnt) is recalling 135,310 firestone fr380 tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 8, 2007, and 26,941 lemans champion se tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 2, 2006. these tires were produced with insufficient tread base guage.

Corrective Action

Bfnt will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. bfnt will also mount and balance the replacement tires, all at no charge or expense to the owner. the recall began on october 24, 2008. owners may contact bfnt toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 or visit their website at www.firestonetire.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08T026000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2008-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Insufficient tread base gauge/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 162,251

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Bridgestone/firestone north america tire, llc (bfnt) is recalling 135,310 firestone fr380 tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 8, 2007, and 26,941 lemans champion se tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 2, 2006. these tires were produced with insufficient tread base guage.

Consequence Summary: Continued use of the subject tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Bfnt will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. bfnt will also mount and balance the replacement tires, all at no charge or expense to the owner. the recall began on october 24, 2008. owners may contact bfnt toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 or visit their website at www.firestonetire.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08T026000

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