FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T TIRE RECALL - #03T002000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T |
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| Manufacturer |
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/2003 - 3/15/2003 |
| Recalled on |
5/7/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
42 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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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. |
| Consequences |
TREAD SEPARATION OF THE TIRE CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT ALL OF THE SUBJECT TIRES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FIELD. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
FIRESTONE STEELTEX A-T Tire Recall for TIRES
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