Firestone Recalls Nearly 127,000 Tires
Tony Potts
07-02-2009
Bridgestone is recalling 127,000 Firestone tires sold in 2007 and
2008. All the tires involved are FR380 P235/75R15. Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations, LLC, formerly known as Bridgestone
Firestone North America, said the tread base of the tires was
not made correctly and could cause tread separation and loss of
control of a vehicle after extended use. No incidents have been
reported, the company told NHTSA.
In the fall, the company recalled more than 162,000 tires made
in 2006 and 2007 for the same reason. All the tires being
recalled were made at the company`s plant in Costa Rica.
Bridgestone told NHTSA the problem was remedied at the plant in
July 2008.
For anyone with the affected tires, Firestone is supposed to
notify owners that they will be replaced for free -- including
mounting and balancing. The replacement tires can be obtained at
authorized Firestone dealers or company owned stores, including
Firestone Complete Auto Care and TiresPlus. Tire owners can also
call Bridgestone at 800-465-1904 or visit the company web site.
Firestone also told the government it will reimburse customers
who incurred costs related to the recalled tires.
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