Safety Recall NHTSA · 16T005000 Reported April 20, 2016

Inconsistent rubber coverage of steel plies

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16T005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
April 20, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Bridgestone/firestone north america tire (bridgestone) is recalling certain firestone fr710 tires, size 205/65r16, and champion fuel fighter tires, sizes 205/65r15 and 205/70r15, manufactured march 27, 2016, to april 9, 2016. these replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. as a result, the tread may separate.

Safety Consequence

A tread separation increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. all affected tires were returned to bato on may 5, 2016. owners may contact bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

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 16T005000 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 16T005000

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

What is recall 16T005000?

NHTSA recall 16T005000 was issued by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on April 20, 2016. It addresses: Inconsistent rubber coverage of steel plies. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16T005000 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.