Defect Description For Recall
Bfnt Is Recalling 184 Firestone Brand Fs400 Tires, Size 315/80R22.5 Load Range L, Commercial Truck Tires Manufactured Between June 15 And June 28, 2008. These Tires Were Not Branded With The MaximUM Speed Limit Rate Which Does Not Conform To The Marking Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, “New Pneumatic Tires For Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr Of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) And Motorcycles.”
Make Of Vehicle
FIRESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
FS400
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T024000
Component Description
Tires:Markings
Effect Of Defect
If These Tires Are Used At Speeds Above 55Mph MaximUM Speed Limit, There Is A Possibility That A Tread/Belt Detachment May Occur Leading To A Loss Of Vehicle Control. The Described Failure May Create A Risk Of Property Damage, Serious Injury, Or Death.
Fix Defect
Bfnt Will Notify Owners Of The Safety Campaign. Firestone Dealers Will Replace The Tires Of The Line And Sizes Covered By This Campaign With New Tires; And Mount The Replacement Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About September 19, 2008. Owners May Contact Bfnt Toll-Free At 1-800-847-3272.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
184
Date Owners Notified
20080919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20080915
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
119