Bridgestone Exedra G850 G – 09T004000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BRIDGESTONE

Model Of Vehicle

EXEDRA G850 G

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

09T004000

Component Description

Tires

Effect Of Defect

The Affected Tires May Begin To Vibrate At Moderate Speeds. Continued Use Of A Tire With This Condition Could Lead To A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire

Start Of Manufacture

20070527

End Of Manufacture

20081018

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

1018

Date Owners Notified

20090421

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Date Report Received

20090331

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard