FIRESTONE CHAMPION FUEL FIGHTER TIRE RECALL - #16T005000
RECALL FOR TIRES
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
FIRESTONE CHAMPION FUEL FIGHTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire |
| Manufactured between |
3/27/2016 - 4/9/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/2016 |
| # Affected |
8 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate. |
| Consequences |
A tread separation increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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