Firestone Fr561 Recalls

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February 1st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T002000
Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 25th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: January 27th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: February 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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.

February 1st, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T002000
Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 25th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: January 27th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: February 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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.

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