Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 10, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FIRESTONE/TREAD CHUNKING

FIRESTONE P195/65R15 TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 12 AND APRIL 15, 2002, FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 MODEL YEAR TOYOTA COROLLA S AND LE VEHICLES. THE RECALLED TIRE SERIAL NOS. ARE W2C6T001402 AND W2C6T001502. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A "RAISED TREAD BLOCK" AND CAUSE A 'HELICOPTER TYPE' NOISE.

NHTSA ID: 02T015000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 23,400

Consequence Summary:

CONTINUED USE OF A TIRE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A LOCALIZED 'CHUNK OUT' OF TREAD MATERIAL, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 1, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FIRESTONE/FMVSS 119

TIRE DESCRIPTION: WIDETRACK BAJA A/T TIRES, SIZE 30X9.50R15 LT, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 13, 2001. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION ARE INCORRECTLY STATED ON THE TIRES.

NHTSA ID: 02T014000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 754

Consequence Summary:

THESE TIRES CAN BE OVER-INFLATED AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

BFS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BFS AT 800-367-3872.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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