The defect
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. CERTAIN BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES SIZE LT285/75R16 LRD USED AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A BELT DETACHMENT ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE BEEN OPERATED BELOW RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE LOAD CARRIED BY THE TIRE OR ABOVE RECOMMENDED LOADS.
The remedy
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSHMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WILL EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFNT CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 800-465-1904.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Dueler A/T 693 | — |
Tire recalls in 2004
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2004, covering up to 571,290 tires. With 27,000 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 17 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
11 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 09T004000 31 Mar 2009 | Bridgestone,Triumph | 1,018 |
| 08T026000 24 Oct 2008 | Firestone,Lemans | 162,251 |
| 08T024000 15 Sept 2008 | Firestone | 184 |
| 08T023000 14 Aug 2008 | Bridgestone | 4,202 |
| 08T010000 1 Apr 2008 | Bridgestone | 143 |
| 07T007000 7 Nov 2007 | Bridgestone | 2,101 |
| 06T012000 31 May 2006 | Firestone | 10 |
| 04T024000 22 Dec 2004 | Bridgestone | 32 |
| 04T003000 26 Feb 2004 | Firestone | 487,000 |
| 01T006000 20 Feb 2001 | Firestone | 952,000 |