Recall 04T024000: Tires, Markings

NHTSA recall 04T024000 · announced December 22, 2004 · Bridgestone · 32 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN BRIDGESTONE 445/50R22.5 20 PLY, LOAD RANGE L, S892 TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JANUARY 2003. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OFFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES. THE MAXIMUM LOAD WAS MISMARKED ON THESE TIRES.

The risk

IF THE TIRES ARE NOT USED PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

BFNT WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 7, 2005.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.