Defect Description For Recall
Certain Firestone Destination A/T P265/75R16 Passenger Tires Manufactured Between January 29 And February 4, 2006. Due To An Improper Machine Setup, The Tires May Have Been Produced With A Damaged Innerliner Which Could Result In A Small Area On The Inside Of The Tire To Have No Innerliner Coverage.
Make Of Vehicle
FIRESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
DESTINATION A/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06T012000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Tires Built Under Such Conditions May Experience Air Permeation Into The Body Of The Tire. Over Time, This May Lead To Tread Separation And Air Loss, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Firestone Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During June 2006. Owners May Contact Firestone At 1-800-367-3872.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20060619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20060531