Recall 13T011000: Tires

NHTSA recall 13T011000 · announced November 14, 2013 · Bridgestone · 36 units affected

The problem

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone HP3000 315/80R22.5 18 ply tires manufactured January 2012 through August 2013 and sold to customers in Guam. The affected tires may lose pressure from a crack at the inner liner splice. Such a crack could penetrate into the sidewall, resulting in a bulge on the sidewall.

The risk

A sidewall bulge may result in a tire deflation and subsequent tire failure which increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The recall began January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Bridgestone at 1-617-633-3026.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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