Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 22, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRIDGESTONE/FMVSS 119/MISMARKED

CERTAIN BRIDGESTONE 445/50R22.5 20 PLY, LOAD RANGE L, S892 TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JANUARY 2003. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OFFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES. THE MAXIMUM LOAD WAS MISMARKED ON THESE TIRES.

NHTSA ID: 04T024000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 32

Consequence Summary:

IF THE TIRES ARE NOT USED PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

BFNT WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 7, 2005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 24, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. CERTAIN BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES SIZE LT285/75R16 LRD USED AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A BELT DETACHMENT ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE BEEN OPERATED BELOW RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE LOAD CARRIED BY THE TIRE OR ABOVE RECOMMENDED LOADS.

NHTSA ID: 04T018000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 27,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSHMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WILL EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2004. 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 BFNT CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 800-465-1904.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 26, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE/RAPID AIR LOSS

LT265/75R16 LOAD RANGE D STEELTEX RADIAL A/T TIRES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1999 AND DECEMBER 2002. MOST OF THESE TIRES WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MY 2000-2003 FORD EXCURSION LARGE SIZE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. BFS STATED THAT IF THE TIRES ARE OPERATED AT BELOW RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES OR ABOVE THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. RECOMMENDED LOADS OR AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, THEY MAY EXPERIENCE RAPID AIR LOSS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 04T003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 487,000

Consequence Summary:

PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD RESULT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

BFS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. BFS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. 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 FIRESTONE CUSTOMER AFFAIRS AT 1-800-465-1904.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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