Firestone 30x9.50r15 Lt Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02T014000
Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: September 23rd, 2001
Manufactured End Date: October 13th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: September 11th, 2002

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
THESE TIRES CAN BE OVER-INFLATED AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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).