Defect Description For Recall
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc (Bato) Is Recalling 127,183 Firestone Fr380 Tires, Size P235/75R15, Manufactured From September 9, 2007 Through August 2, 2008. These Tires Were Produced With Insufficient Tread Base Gauge.
Make Of Vehicle
FIRESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
FR380
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09T007000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Continued Use Of The Subject Tires May Lead To Vibration And Groove Cracking. Extended Use Could Lead To Tread Distortion Or Tread Separation And Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Bato Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Tires Free Of Charge. Bato Will Also Mount And Balance The Replacement Tires, All At No Charge Or Expense To The Owner. The Safety Recall Began On July 6, 2009. Owners May Contact Bato Toll-Free At 1-800-465-1904 Or Visit Their Website At Www.Firestonetire.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070909
End Of Manufacture
20080802
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
127183
Date Owners Notified
20090706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Llc
Date Report Received
20090629