Defect Description For Recall
Firestone P195/65R15 Tires Produced Between April 12 And April 15, 2002, For Use On Certain 2003 Model Year Toyota Corolla S And Le Vehicles. The Recalled Tire Serial Nos. Are W2C6T001402 And W2C6T001502. These Tires May Develop A “Raised Tread Block” And Cause A ‘Helicopter Type’ Noise.
Make Of Vehicle
FIRESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
P19565R15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02T015000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Continued Use Of A Tire With This Condition May Lead To A Localized ‘Chunk Out’ Of Tread Material, And Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Bfs Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During September 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bfs At 800-367-3872.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020412
End Of Manufacture
20020415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
23400
Date Owners Notified
20020910
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20020910