The defect
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone HP3000 315/80R22.5 18 ply tires manufactured January 2012 through August 2013 and sold to customers in Guam. The affected tires may lose pressure from a crack at the inner liner splice. Such a crack could penetrate into the sidewall, resulting in a bulge on the sidewall.
The risk
A sidewall bulge may result in a tire deflation and subsequent tire failure which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The recall began January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Bridgestone at 1-617-633-3026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Firestone HP3000 | — |
Tire recalls in 2013
NHTSA received 11 tire recall campaigns in 2013, covering up to 1,429,404 tires. With 36 tires, this campaign ranks 11 of 11 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 16T002000 1 Feb 2016 | Firestone | 35,907 |