Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #20T012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20T012000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Affecting v-steel snow wedge tires, size 385/95r25, and v-steel highway service tires, size 445/95r25, designed for use on mobile cranes Includes 203 affected units, Incorrectly Labeled Sidewalls/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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v-steel snow wedge tires, size 385/95r25, and v-steel highway service tires, size 445/95r25, designed for use on mobile cranes

Defect Summary

Bridgestone americas tire operations llc (bato) is recalling certain v-steel snow wedge tires, size 385/95r25, and v-steel highway service tires, size 445/95r25, designed for use on mobile cranes. the affected tires do not include the dot symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. note: the tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 119, "new pneumatic tires, other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Bato will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. this recall began july 28, 2020. owners may contact bato customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20T012000
Report Received Date: 2020-06-30T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrectly labeled sidewalls/fmvss 119
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Bridgestone americas tire operations llc (bato) is recalling certain v-steel snow wedge tires, size 385/95r25, and v-steel highway service tires, size 445/95r25, designed for use on mobile cranes. the affected tires do not include the dot symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. note: the tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 119, "new pneumatic tires, other than passenger cars."
Consequence Summary: If the operator unknowingly exceeds the maximum speed, load, and corresponding inflation pressure specifications, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Bato will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. this recall began july 28, 2020. owners may contact bato customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 36.45

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SID: row-wzm6.7ary~7f43
NHTSA ID: 20T012000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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