The defect
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.
The risk
A tread separation increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | Champion Fuel Fighter | — |
Tire recalls in 2016
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 2016, covering up to 335,982 tires. With 8 tires, this campaign ranks 12 of 12 by size that year.