Firestone FS561 255/70R22.5: Tires

Affects Firestone FS561 255/70R22.5 · 2015 — about 650 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain tires, when used in trailer application which places high lateral loads on tires, may experience tread separation and/or tire failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Bridgestone dealers will replace defective tires with an improved design.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational