The defect
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION (BRIDGESTONE) IS RECALLING 1,018 BRIDGESTONE EXEDRA G850 G MOTORCYCLE TIRES, SIZE 180/70R16 77H, SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR MY 2008 AND 2009 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE TO WHICH THESE TIRES ARE APPLIED DEVELOPS VERY HIGH TORQUE AND CAN CAUSE TORQUE-INDUCED DEGRADATION IN A BODY PLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN INNERLINER CRACKING THAT MAY LEAD TO A SLOW LEAK IN THE REAR TIRE. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT AFFECT THE FRONT TIRE.
The risk
THE AFFECTED TIRES MAY BEGIN TO VIBRATE AT MODERATE SPEEDS. CONTINUED USE OF A TIRE WITH THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
BRIDGESTONE IS WORKING WITH TRIUMPH TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT TIRE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE MATCHING REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRIDGESTONE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-465-1904.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Exedra G850 G | — |
| Triumph | Rocket III Touring | — |
Tire recalls in 2009
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2009, covering up to 169,777 tires. With 1,018 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04T018000 24 Aug 2004 | Bridgestone | 27,000 |
| 04T003000 26 Feb 2004 | Firestone | 487,000 |
| 01T006000 20 Feb 2001 | Firestone | 952,000 |