Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #09T004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09T004000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 1,018 affected units, INNERLINER CRACKING/SLOW LEAK, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bridgestone americas tire operation (bridgestone) is recalling 1,018 bridgestone exedra g850 g motorcycle tires, size 180/70r16 77h, sold as original equipment for my 2008 and 2009 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycles. the motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. this condition does not affect the front tire.

Corrective Action

Bridgestone is working with triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. in addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. the safety recall began on april 21, 2009. owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09T004000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2009-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Innerliner cracking/slow leak

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,018

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Bridgestone americas tire operation (bridgestone) is recalling 1,018 bridgestone exedra g850 g motorcycle tires, size 180/70r16 77h, sold as original equipment for my 2008 and 2009 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycles. the motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. this condition does not affect the front tire.

Consequence Summary: The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Bridgestone is working with triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. in addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. the safety recall began on april 21, 2009. owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09T004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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