TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT
— Recall Campaign #02T014000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 13, 2001. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION ARE INCORRECTLY STATED ON THE TIRES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 754 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02T014000
| Manufacturer: | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 01, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02T014000 |
| Units affected: | 754 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 13, 2001. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION ARE INCORRECTLY STATED ON THE TIRES.
- Consequeces:
- THESE TIRES CAN BE OVER-INFLATED AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).