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Free replacement for Firestone, LeMans models from Costa Rica
Published on Thursday, Oct 30, 2008
Beacon Journal staff report
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire will replace for free about 162,000 tires made at a Costa Rican plant in 2006 and 2007 and sold in the United States and Canada.
The company said Wednesday it is recalling the all-season passenger car tires because they failed to meet internal standards, adding that continued use could lead to vibration and groove cracking. No injuries or property damage have been reported, the company said in a statement.
The voluntary recall involves 135,000 Firestone-brand FR380 tires in the size of P235/75 R15 and 27,000 LeMans Champion SE P235/75 R15 tires.
Consumers can get free replacements at participating independent Firestone tire dealers or through Firestone-owned stores. The replacement tires will be mounted and balanced for free, as well, the tire company said.
The recalled Firestone tires have the following DOT serial numbers on the sidewall: WBHL 380 2306 through and including WBHL 380 3507, or WBUL 380 2306 through and including WBUL 380 3507.
The recalled LeMans Champion SE tires have DOT serial numbers WBHL LC0 2306 through and including WBHL LC0 3506.
People with questions or who want additional information may call toll free: 1-800-465-1904.
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone did not have an estimate on how much the recall will cost the company. The recalled tires will be recycled, a spokesman said.
The National Highway Safety Transportation Administration says since 2002 it receives on average 20 tire safety recalls annually.
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Stow, OH
Posted 08:16 AM, 10/30/2008
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire will replace for free about 162,000 tires made at a Costa Rican plant in 2006 and 2007 and sold in the United States .Good I hope all the tires that are made overseas are junk and costs them a fortune .Serves them right.
Akron, OH
Posted 08:35 AM, 10/30/2008
Could this be why Bridgestone was so quick to dump the name Firestone from its corporate title?
Posted 09:13 AM, 10/30/2008
Perhaps Bridgestone should have made the tires in the USA.
Akron, OH
Posted 10:36 AM, 10/30/2008
Perhaps we should dump these losers and attract a Michelin or Pirelli plant.
Posted 11:52 AM, 10/30/2008
We have great Goodyear tires in the US, a US company and a US made product. let us not buy these inferior tires and support an American company.
