Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary safety campaign in the United States to replace approximately 297,000 Steeltex Radial A/T tires in size LT265/75R16 LR D (Load Range D) on 2000-2002 and some early 2003 model year Ford Excursions. Consumers will receive free replacement tires.
Recent preliminary data reviewed as part of the company?s early warning system suggests that there could be an issue concerning the performance of these tires. Since these tires are not performing up to the company?s expectations and in order to avoid any future problems, Firestone, in consultation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, will replace these tires to enhance safety and to ensure customer satisfaction. The performance of these tires differs from other Steeltex tires, which continue to perform well in the field even in difficult duty applications.
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Recent preliminary data reviewed as part of the company?s early warning system suggests that there could be an issue concerning the performance of these tires. Since these tires are not performing up to the company?s expectations and in order to avoid any future problems, Firestone, in consultation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, will replace these tires to enhance safety and to ensure customer satisfaction. The performance of these tires differs from other Steeltex tires, which continue to perform well in the field even in difficult duty applications.
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