The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10T015000·Announced 2010-06-25

Bridgestone Recalls R192 Truck and Bus Tires Due to Sidewall Wear Indicator Defect

Bridgestone is recalling certain R192 truck and bus tires because a sidewall wear indicator may expose body ply cord, increasing the risk of air loss and a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural tire defect that creates a potential for air loss and increased risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or FDA/USDA classifications, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation, LLC is recalling certain Bridgestone R192 truck and bus tires, size 275/70R22.5, used on intra-city transit buses. These tires feature a sidewall wear indicator (dimple) used by technicians to monitor sidewall wear. The specified depth of the subject tire's dimples may result in exposed body ply cord.

Over time, this condition could result in the deterioration of the body ply cord, creating the potential for air loss at the location of the dimple. Air loss in the tire will increase the risk of a crash.

Bridgestone will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on June 27, 2010. Owners may contact Bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-342-6453 (press option 0) or visit their website at www.bridgestoneamericas.com. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
4,097

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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