The defect
FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 119, DOT SYMBOL NOT SHOWN.
The risk
TIRES WERE NOT CERTIFIED BY ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS. NODOT SYMBOL, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 119.
The remedy
TIRES TO BE RETURNED FREIGHT COLLECT. MANUFACTURER WILL REIMBURSE FOR EXPENSES AND PURCHASE PRICE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Gans | 8R175 | — |
Tire recalls in 1989
NHTSA received 11 tire recall campaigns in 1989, covering up to 115,573 tires. With 268 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 11 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 |
| 87T003000 6 Apr 1987 | Bridgestone | 2,445 |