Firestone Tires recall

Recalled September 15, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08T024000 · Firestone

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

184 units

Description

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."

What to do

Product

Firestone FS400

Manufacturer(s)

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →