Defect Description For Recall
This Is Not A Safety Recall In Accordance With The Safety Act. However, It Is Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign By The Agency. Certain Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 Tires Size Lt285/75R16 Lrd Used As Replacement Tires. These Tires Can Experience A Belt Detachment Especially If They Have Been Operated Below Recommended Inflation Pressures For The Load Carried By The Tire Or Above Recommended Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
BRIDGESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
DUELER A/T 693
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04T018000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Bridgestone/Firestone Will Notify Customers And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Replacement/Reimburshment Program For This Campaign Will Expired On December 31, 2004. The Recall Began August 27, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bfnt Consumer Affairs At 800-465-1904.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
27000
Date Owners Notified
20040827
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20040824