Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #18T011000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18T011000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Affecting firestone fs818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22 Includes 2,707 affected units, Steel Cords may be Exposed/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfirestone fs818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22
Defect Summary
Bridgestone americas tire operations, llc (bato) is recalling certain firestone fs818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22.5. the sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected rapid air loss during use. as such, these tires may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
Corrective Action
Bato will notify owners, and replace the tires with a comparable replacement, free of charge. the recall began october 8, 2018. owners may contact bato customer service at 1-800-847-3272.