The defect
THE SPITFIRE S55 TOWING RADIAL TIRES CAUSES, WOBBLING, WANDERING, AND WEAVING ON MOTORCYCLES WITH HEAVY LOADS AND SPEED.
The risk
MOTORCYCLES ARE UNSTABLE UNDER HIGH SPEED AND HEAVYLOADS.
The remedy
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITH TIRES FOR STABLE PERFORMANCE OF MOTORCYCLES.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | 12090R18 | — |
| Bridgestone | 13090R16 | — |
| Bridgestone | 14090R16 | — |
| Bridgestone | 15090R15 | — |
Tire recalls in 1987
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1987, covering up to 43,116 tires. With 2,445 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 16 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone Tire Co
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone Tire Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 94T005000 5 Aug 1994 | Bridgestone | 14,000 |
| 89T003000 23 Jun 1989 | Gans | 268 |