June 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20T012000
Incorrectly Labeled Sidewalls/FMVSS 119
If the operator unknowingly exceeds the maximum speed, load, and corresponding inflation pressure specifications, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20T012
Manufacturer Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations,LLC
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 203
Summary
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling certain V-Steel Snow Wedge tires, size 385/95R25, and V-Steel Highway Service tires, size 445/95R25, designed for use on mobile cranes. The affected tires do not include the DOT symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. Note: The tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars.”
Remedy
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable Bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
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.
2 Affected Products
Tires
| BRAND | TIRE LINE/SIZE | PRODUCTION DATES |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGESTONE | V-STEEL HIGHWAY SERVICE/445/95R25 | |
| BRIDGESTONE | V-STEEL SNOW WEDGE/385/95R25 | |
2 Associated Documents
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20T012-5041.PDF 215.66KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20T012-8221.pdf 244.422KB
Latest Recalls Documents
- Treadlife: N/A
- Tires Only
- Season: All Season, Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
- Treadlife: N/A
- Tire Only
- Season: All Season, Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
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