Firestone FS400: Tires
Recall 08T024000 · Sep 15, 2008 · Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
184
units affected
184
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08T024000
- Date
- Sep 15, 2008
- Maker
- Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
- Units affected
- 184
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Markings
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BFNT IS RECALLING 184 FIRESTONE BRAND FS400 TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L, COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 15 AND JUNE 28, 2008. THESE TIRES WERE NOT BRANDED WITH THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT RATE WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A GVWR OF MORE THAN 4,536 KILOGRAMS (10,000 POUNDS) AND MOTORCYCLES."
What can happen
IF THESE TIRES ARE USED AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55MPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A TREAD/BELT DETACHMENT MAY OCCUR LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DESCRIBED FAILURE MAY CREATE A RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BFNT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES OF THE LINE AND SIZES COVERED BY THIS CAMPAIGN WITH NEW TIRES; AND MOUNT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BFNT TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-847-3272.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | FS400 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08T024000?
1 model: Firestone FS400 (all years), about 184 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08T024000?
BFNT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES OF THE LINE AND SIZES COVERED BY THIS CAMPAIGN WITH NEW TIRES; AND MOUNT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BFNT TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-847-3272.
What can happen?
IF THESE TIRES ARE USED AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55MPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A TREAD/BELT DETACHMENT MAY OCCUR LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DESCRIBED FAILURE MAY CREATE A RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
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.