June 7, 2006 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered a new recall of Firestone passenger tires because of a manufacturing flaw that could lead to tread separation and cause a crash.
Firestone Destination A P265/75R16 passenger tires made between January 29 and February 4, 2006 may have been produced with a damaged inner liner because of an improper machine tool set up. A small area on the inside of the tire could have no inner liner coverage at all.
The flaw can cause the tread to separate over time resulting in rapid air loss in tires Firestone manufactured with the flaw.
Firestone will notify tire owners and replace the tires free of charge when the recall begins in June. Tire owners may contact Firestone at 1-800-367-3872 or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
