Defect Description For Recall
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (Bridgestone) Is Recalling 1,018 Bridgestone Exedra G850 G Motorcycle Tires, Size 180/70R16 77H, Sold As Original Equipment For My 2008 And 2009 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring Motorcycles. The Motorcycle To Which These Tires Are Applied Develops Very High Torque And Can Cause Torque-Induced Degradation In A Body Ply Which May Result In Innerliner Cracking That May Lead To A Slow Leak In The Rear Tire. This Condition Does Not Affect The Front Tire.
Make Of Vehicle
TRIUMPH
Model Of Vehicle
ROCKET III TOURING
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09T004000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
The Affected Tires May Begin To Vibrate At Moderate Speeds. Continued Use Of A Tire With This Condition Could Lead To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Bridgestone Is Working With Triumph To Notify Owners And The DefeCTIve Tires Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. In Addition, The Front Tire Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge Due To The Matching Requirements Of The Motorcycle. The Safety Recall Began On April 21, 2009. Owners May Contact Bridgestone Toll-Free At 1-800-465-1904.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1018
Date Owners Notified
20090421
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20090331