Defect Description For Recall
Lt235/75R15 Steeltex Radial A/T Tires With Dot Tire Serial W1Hkrad1003. Due To An Insufficient Cure In The Tread Shoulder Area, The Tire May Develop Irregular Wear, Noise, Or Vibrations And With Extended Use, The Tires With This Condition May Experience A Tread Separation.
Make Of Vehicle
FIRESTONE
Model Of Vehicle
STEELTEX A/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03T002000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Tread Separation Of The Tire Can Possibly Lead To A Vehicle Crash, Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Bridgestone/Firestone Has Advised Nhtsa That All Of The Subject Tires Have Already Been Removed From The Field.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030309
End Of Manufacture
20030315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20030505