Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T024000 Reported December 22, 2004

Bridgestone/fmvss 119/mismarked

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations · Tires · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04T024000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 22, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dealer and reference recall ID 04T024000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04T024000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04T024000?

NHTSA recall 04T024000 was issued by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on December 22, 2004. It addresses: Bridgestone/fmvss 119/mismarked. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04T024000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.