NHTSA recall 08T023000 · Tires
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Reported Aug 14, 20084,202 vehicles affectedBRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE
The defect
Bfnt IS recalling 4,202 bridgestone bias motorcycle and motorcycle scooter tires that fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."
The risk
The purpose of this standard IS to provide safe operational performance levels.
The remedy
Bfnt will notify owners and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. the recall began on september 2, 2008. owners may contact bfnt at 1-615-937-3442.