Defect Description For Recall
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, Llc (Bfnt) Is Recalling 135,310 Firestone Fr380 Tires, Size P235/75R15, Manufactured Between June 4, 2006 And September 8, 2007, And 26,941 Lemans Champion Se Tires, Size P235/75R15, Manufactured Between June 4, 2006 And September 2, 2006. These Tires Were Produced With Insufficient Tread Base Guage.
Make Of Vehicle
LEMANS
Model Of Vehicle
Champion SE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T026000
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
Bfnt Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Tires Free Of Charge. Bfnt Will Also Mount And Balance The Replacement Tires, All At No Charge Or Expense To The Owner. The Recall Began On October 24, 2008. Owners May Contact Bfnt Toll-Free At 1-800-465-1904 Or Visit Their Website At Www.Firestonetire.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Start Of Manufacture
20060604
End Of Manufacture
20060902
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
162251
Date Owners Notified
20081029
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Date Report Received
20081024