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NHTSARecalled May 5, 2003 · #03T002000

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

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. TREAD SEPARATION OF THE TIRE CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Product details

Product
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT ALL OF THE SUBJECT TIRES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FIELD.

View the official CPSC notice