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SevereNHTSA·16T002000·Announced 2016-02-01

Bridgestone Recalls Trailer Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Bridgestone is recalling specific FS561 trailer tires manufactured in 2015-2016 because tread separation could cause a sudden loss of air pressure and increase crash risk.

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 (tread separation) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC is recalling approximately 35,907 FS561 replacement tires, size 255/70R22.5, manufactured between January 25, 2015, and January 27, 2016. These tires are intended for use on trailers.

The affected tires may experience tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use. This defect may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Bridgestone 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
35,907

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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