NHTSA recall campaign
04T018000
What was wrong
Defect
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. CERTAIN BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES SIZE LT285/75R16 LRD USED AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A BELT DETACHMENT ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE BEEN OPERATED BELOW RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE LOAD CARRIED BY THE TIRE OR ABOVE RECOMMENDED LOADS.
Manufacturer remedy
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSHMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WILL EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2004. 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 BFNT CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 800-465-1904.
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.