Defect summary
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.
Consequence
TREAD SEPARATION OF THE TIRE CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT ALL OF THE SUBJECT TIRES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FIELD.
Notes
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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 03T002000. Text as published by NHTSA.