Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service — Tires: markings
Published June 30, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20T012000, published June 30, 2020. Recalling firm: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations; Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service — Tires: markings.
What's the hazard
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling certain V-Steel Snow Wedge tires, size 385/95R25, and V-Steel Highway Service tires, size 445/95R25, designed for use on mobile cranes. The affected tires do not include the DOT symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. Note: The tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars."
What to do
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable Bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BRIDGESTONE
- Model
- V-STEEL HIGHWAY SERVICE
- Manufacturer
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
- Lot
- BRIDGESTONE V-STEEL HIGHWAY SERVICE | BRIDGESTONE V-STEEL SNOW WEDGE
- Risk classification
- T
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service — Tires: markings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20T012000 on June 30, 2020. Reported hazard: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling certain V-Steel Snow Wedge tires, size 385/95R25, and V-Steel Highway Service tires, size 445/95R25, designed for use on mobile cranes. The affected tires do not include the DOT symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. Note: The tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars."
What should I do if I have this product?
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable Bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BRIDGESTONE. Model: V-STEEL HIGHWAY SERVICE.