Bridgestone recall: Tires
What is wrong
Bridgestone america is recalling certain bridgestone r192 truck/bus tires, size 275/70r22.5 used on intra-city transit buses. These tires feature a sidewall wear indicator (dimple) that is used by technicians to monitor sidewall wear. The specified depth of the subject tire's dimples may result in exposed body ply cord.
What could happen
Over time, this condition could result in the deterioration of the body ply cord, creating the potential for air loss at the location of the dimple. Air loss in the tire will increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bridgestone will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2010. Owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-342-6453 - press option 0 (zero) or visit their website at www.bridgestoneamericas.com.
Vehicles covered
- Bridgestone Bridgestone R192
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10T015000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 25, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,097
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 3, 2009 to Jun 26, 2010
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.