The defect
LT235/75R15 STEELTEX RADIAL A/T TIRES WITH DOT TIRE SERIAL W1HKRAD1003. DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CURE IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA, THE TIRE MAY DEVELOP IRREGULAR WEAR, NOISE, OR VIBRATIONS AND WITH EXTENDED USE, THE TIRES WITH THIS CONDITION MAY EXPERIENCE A TREAD SEPARATION.
The risk
TREAD SEPARATION OF THE TIRE CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT ALL OF THE SUBJECT TIRES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FIELD.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | Steeltex A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2003
NHTSA received 3 tire recall campaigns in 2003, covering up to 745 tires. With 42 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 3 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
7 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 02T015000 10 Sept 2002 | Firestone | 23,400 |
| 02T014000 1 Sept 2002 | Firestone | 754 |
| 01T016000 15 Oct 2001 | Firestone,Wilderness AT | 2,800,000 |
| 01T001000 2 Jan 2001 | Chevrolet,Firestone,GMC | 8,000 |
| 00T005000 21 Aug 2000 | Firestone,Ford,Mazda,Mercury | 14,400,000 |
| 99T001000 19 Jan 1999 | Bridgestone | 32 |