The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18T011000·Announced 2018-08-31

Bridgestone Recalls Commercial Tires Due to Sidewall Steel Cord Exposure

Bridgestone is recalling specific commercial tires because exposed sidewall steel cords can cause rapid air loss, increasing 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 (exposed steel cords) that can cause rapid air loss and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC is recalling certain Firestone FS818, Bridgestone M854, M860A, and M864 tires in size 425/65R22.5. The recall covers tires with specific date codes: Firestone FS818 (2318-2418), Bridgestone M854 (2418-2518), Bridgestone M860A (2518), and Bridgestone M864 (2318-2418).

The defect involves the sidewall steel body cords potentially becoming exposed. This condition can lead to unexpected rapid air loss during use, which increases the risk of a crash. As a result, these tires may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119.

Bridgestone will notify owners and replace the affected tires with comparable replacements free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2018. Owners can 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:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
2,707

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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