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SevereNHTSA·13T011000·Announced 2013-11-14

Bridgestone Recalls Firestone HP3000 Tires Due to Sidewall Bulge Risk

Bridgestone is recalling Firestone HP3000 tires sold in Guam because a crack in the inner liner may cause a sidewall bulge and tire failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC is recalling certain Firestone HP3000 315/80R22.5 18 ply tires manufactured between January 2012 and August 2013. These specific tires were sold to customers in Guam.

The recall is due to a defect where the tires may lose pressure from a crack at the inner liner splice. This crack can penetrate into the sidewall, resulting in a bulge. A sidewall bulge may lead to tire deflation and subsequent tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Bridgestone at 1-617-633-3026 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
36

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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