Bridgestone M864 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 31, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations recalls Bridgestone, Firestone — 4 models (tires)

Recall number

18T011000

Brand / firm

Bridgestone, Firestone

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,707 units

Why it was recalled

Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone FS818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected rapid air loss during use. As such, these tires may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

What to do

BATO will notify owners, and replace the tires with a comparable replacement, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.