Bridgestone recalls tires for fear of tread separation, auto accidents
22.01.10
Bridgestone America and the State Highway Traffic Safety Delivery have announced a voluntary safety nullification of more than 127,000 Firestone tires because they were produced with scant tread base gauge, according to a deliver by the NHTSA. The model tire affected by the annulment is Firestone FR380, size P235/75R15, and they were manufactured between September 9, 2007, and August 2, 2008.
The scarcity of tread base gauge could be to vibrations and groove cracking, as well as tread distortion. Any of these damages could premier to loss of vehicle control and serious automobile accidents. Bridgestone representatives constrain any consumers using these specific tires to visit immediately, as continued use can lead to serious destruction.
Bridgestone will replace the affected tires at no bring in to the owner, and the company will also mount and up the replacement tires. Consumers can association Bridgestone for replacement details at (800) 465-1904 or call in the Web site at www.firestone.com .
Source: Newsome Law (blog)