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NHTSARecalled Aug 31, 2018 · #18T011000

Steel Cords may be Exposed/FMVSS 119

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone FS818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected rapid air loss during use. As such, these tires may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars." Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Steel Cords may be Exposed/FMVSS 119
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BATO will notify owners, and replace the tires with a comparable replacement, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

View the official CPSC notice