The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16T005000·Announced 2016-04-20

Bridgestone Recalls Firestone and Champion Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Bridgestone is recalling specific Firestone and Champion tires manufactured in March and April 2016 due to inconsistent rubber coverage that may cause tread separation.

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 vehicle defect (tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires (size 205/65R16) and Champion Fuel Fighter tires (sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15) manufactured between March 27, 2016, and April 9, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where these replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies.

This manufacturing inconsistency may result in the tread separating from the tire, which increases the risk of a crash. All affected tires have been contained and destroyed, and were returned to Bridgestone on May 5, 2016. Consequently, no owner notification letters will be issued for this campaign.

Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272 for more information. Additionally, owners may 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/Firestone North America Tire
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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