Bridgestone V-Steel Snow Wedge – 20T012000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

BRIDGESTONE

Model Of Vehicle

V-STEEL SNOW WEDGE

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

20T012000

Component Description

Tires:Markings

Effect Of Defect

If The Operator Unknowingly Exceeds The MaximUM Speed, Load, And Corresponding Inflation Pressure Specifications, There May Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

203

Date Owners Notified

20200728

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Date Report Received

20200630

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

119