Firestone FR561: Tires
Recall 16T002000 · Feb 1, 2016 · Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
35,907
units affected
35,907
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16T002000
- Date
- Feb 1, 2016
- Maker
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
- Units affected
- 35,907
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Tread/belt; Tires
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain FS561 replacement tires, size 255/70R22.5, manufactured January 25, 2015, to January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers. The affected tires may experience possible tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use.
What can happen
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | FR561 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16T002000?
1 model: Firestone FR561 (all years), about 35,907 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16T002000?
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
What can happen?
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.