Firestone Tires recall
Recalled September 1, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02T014000 · Firestone
Hazard
THESE TIRES CAN BE OVER-INFLATED AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.
Units
754 units
Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 13, 2001. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION ARE INCORRECTLY STATED ON THE TIRES.
What to do
BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.
Product
Firestone 30X9.50R15 LT
Manufacturer(s)
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →