Firestone Fr561 – 16T002000

Defect Description For Recall

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc (Bato) Is Recalling Certain Fs561 Replacement Tires, Size 255/70R22.5, Manufactured January 25, 2015, To January 27, 2016 (Dot Weeks 0515-0416) For Use On Trailers. The Affected Tires May Experience Possible Tread Separation Or Detachment Due To Scrubbing During Use.

Make Of Vehicle

FIRESTONE

Model Of Vehicle

FR561

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

16T002000

Component Description

Tires:Tread/Belt

Effect Of Defect

Tread Separation Or Detachment May Result In A Sudden Loss Of Air Pressure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Bato Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Tires, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 4, 2016. Owners May Contact Bato Customer Service At 1-800-847-3272.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20150125

End Of Manufacture

20160127

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

35907

Date Owners Notified

20160204

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Llc

Date Report Received

20160201

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard