What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2008392
- Recall date
- 24 October 2008
- Make
- Firestone
- Models
- Fr380 P235/75r15
- Model years
- 2006 to 2008
- Vehicle class
- Tire
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2,186
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain tires were produced with insufficient tread base gauge. Continued use of the tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. Extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control. Correction: Owners will receive a letter with instructions regarding the inspection and replacement of affected tires.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2008392.