Are there any recalls on Bridgestone tires?
Are there any recalls on Bridgestone tires?
Bridgestone has issued a voluntary recall to recover eight passenger tires that may have sustained a small pinhole in the outward-facing sidewall during manufacturing. The affected tires were manufactured at the company’s passenger tire plant in Aiken, South Carolina between July 11, 2021 and July 17, 2021.
Is Potenza a good tire?
The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS is one of the best all-season ultra-high-performance tires in the handling department, if not the best. Responsiveness is outstanding, and they are supremely drivable.
How do I know if my tires are recalled?
Want to know if your current tires have been recalled? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps track of recall information. Check the Database at the NHTSA Website.
What tires are being recalled?
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association Tire Recalls
| TIN Range | Manufacturer | Recall Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5A4F327(3015 – 1417) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | 9/29/17 |
| 5AKW327(3215 – 1116) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | 9/29/17 |
| UPLM2C2(2918 – 3518) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | 6/5/19 |
| 2CA23NR(2418 – 2518) | Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | 8/31/18 |
Where are Bridgestone Potenza tires made?
Built at the Bridgestone Technical Center in Japan, the tires are particularly unique because they were constructed using the company’s guayule natural rubber cultivated by Bridgestone at its Biorubber Process Research Center (BPRC) in Mesa, Arizona, U.S.A.
Are 10 year old tires safe?
Any tire over ten years old is too weak to ensure safe driving. At this age, it’s imperative that you replace your tires. For your safety, we will not service any tires aged 10 years or older.
What tire brands can you recall?
The following is a list of companies that recalled tires in 2018 and 2019.
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
- Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company.
- Sumitomo Rubber USA LLC and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
- Lee Schwab Tire Centers Inc.
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC.
How do I know if my tires were recalled?
Who is Bridgestone owned by?
Ishibashi family
Bridgestone
| Logo since 2011, which is a refined version of logo used since 1984. | |
|---|---|
| Bridgestone’s headquarters in Tokyo Square Garden, Tokyo | |
| Owner | Ishibashi family (10.2%) |
| Number of employees | 143,616 (2017) |
| Subsidiaries | Firestone Tire and Rubber Company |
