Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T005000
Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 27th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: April 9th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 5th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.

Consequence Summary:
A tread separation increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Recall 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.