Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 5, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION

LT235/75R15 STEELTEX RADIAL A/T TIRES WITH DOT TIRE SERIAL W1HKRAD1003. DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT CURE IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA, THE TIRE MAY DEVELOP IRREGULAR WEAR, NOISE, OR VIBRATIONS AND WITH EXTENDED USE, THE TIRES WITH THIS CONDITION MAY EXPERIENCE A TREAD SEPARATION.

NHTSA ID: 03T002000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

TREAD SEPARATION OF THE TIRE CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT ALL OF THE SUBJECT TIRES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FIELD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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