Bridgestone A/T 693 safety recall

David I don't have them but my question is - did they say why they were recalling them??? Regards Jeff

G'day I took this from 4wd monthly forum- Regards Matt This is all a direct quote from the site below.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/recalls_last30days.cfm?rcl_type=recalls_consumer&psa_id=10830

Bridgestone Motor Vehicle Tyre, Dueler A/T 693 pattern
Date: 31/08/2004

Supplier: Bridgestone Australia Ltd

Category: Motor Vehicle Accessories

Product Info: Bridgestone Motor Vehicle Tyre, Dueler A/T 693 pattern and has the Bridgestone brand on its sidewall. The product has a DOT serial code with the prefix EJ LF CCB. Tyres in size LT285/75R16 122/119Q. Production Date: 1 July 1998 - 31 July 2002 by Bridgestone. Manufactured in Japan. The tyre is principally fitted to larger four wheel drive vehicles.

Defect details: It is possible that a small percentage of the tyres may experience belt detachment, especially if operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tyre or above the maximum load. If inflated to the correct pressure and not overloaded, the tyres will perform well.

Consumer action: Consumers should check their tyres to identify the Product and obtain assistance by calling toll free 1800 354 864 to arrange an inspection.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

Jeff Yea, all that Matt outlined above with the Bridgestone advertisement adding: 'The tyres covered by this voluntary recall will be replaced at no charge to the consumer' So perhaps anyone running these tyres may be getting a new set all round!!! David

David/Matt Thanks guys. The only reason I asked was that I was nearly going with them but stuck with the BFG's I knew and liked. A new set of tyres all round would have been somewhat of a bonus though!! Regards Jeff

I replaced my tyres on the F250 with the same size as the recall 285 R 16 back in May this year, but they don't have the same DOT number so no luck with another set of tyres. I think that you will find that the Bridgestone tyres that BTi have fitted to vans will be the smaller 265 R16 that most Landcruisers, Patrols and F250's run as standard, so this recall is unlikely to affect any BTi owners. Brian

I have just checked my Cruiser and Bushtracker and out of a total of eleven (11) tyres we have eight (8) that will be replaced by Bridgestone with 694 tread pattern tyres

My Bridgestones (BT circa 6/02) are LT265/75R16 112/109S 693 Made in Australia zz54962 7802 D693 DZ So, no replacement here! ...........Rob