Firestone recall: Tires
What is wrong
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain FS561 replacement tires, size 255/70R22.5, manufactured January 25, 2015, to January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers. The affected tires may experience possible tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use.
What could happen
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
Vehicles covered
- Firestone Fr561
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16T002000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 4, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35,907
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 25, 2015 to Jan 27, 2016
- Part
- Tires; Tires › Tread/belt
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.
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.