Bridgestone Firestone recalling certain Dueler tires over sidewall labeling

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire is recalling some 2,100 Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II tires in size P235/60R17 that were not properly marked on the outlined white letter (OWL) side of the tire.

The recalled tires are structurally sound, according to the company, and they do not contain any safety issues rendering them unsuitable for road use. However, they do not meet the sidewall stamping (labeling) requirement of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139 New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles mandating that DOT stamping be found on both sidewalls of a passenger car tire.

The tires under recall were produced at the company’s Aiken County plant in September and October of 2007; tires of the same size and line manufactured at other company facilities and those from the Aiken County plant before Sept. 1, 2007 and after October of last year are not included in the recall.

Bridgestone Firestone says every effort will be made to identify customers who have purchased tires covered by this program in order to advise them of the campaign by mail. However, they do not have to wait to receive a letter in order to have the tires inspected

Consumers in the U.S. can receive free replacements – new Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II tires – through any of the company-owned stores: Firestone Complete Auto Care, ExpertTire, TiresPlus, Hibdon TiresPlus, Wheel Works, or Firestone Commercial & Farm.

Tires included in the recall are only those Dueler H/T 684II tires in size P235/60R17 with the following DOT serial numbers stamped on the black sidewall of the tire:

• 7X0UBD43807
• 7X0UBD43907
• 7X0UBD44007
• 7X0UBD44107
• 7X0UBD44207

For questions and additional information about how to identify the tires covered and where to get free replacements, company can be contacted at (800) 465-1904.

Information including and answers to frequently asked questions is also available at www.bridgestonetire.com.