Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #16T005000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16T005000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Affecting firestone fr710 tires, size 205/65r16, and champion fuel fighter tires, sizes 205/65r15 and 205/70r15, manufactured march 27, 2016, to april 9, 2016 Includes 8 affected units, Inconsistent Rubber Coverage of Steel Plies, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfirestone fr710 tires, size 205/65r16, and champion fuel fighter tires, sizes 205/65r15 and 205/70r15, manufactured march 27, 2016, to april 9, 2016
Defect Summary
Bridgestone/firestone north america tire (bridgestone) is recalling certain firestone fr710 tires, size 205/65r16, and champion fuel fighter tires, sizes 205/65r15 and 205/70r15, manufactured march 27, 2016, to april 9, 2016. these replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. as a result, the tread may separate.
Corrective Action
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. all affected tires were returned to bato on may 5, 2016. owners may contact bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.