Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Found this on the Bridgestone site:
Bridgestone Dueler A/T LT285/75R16 LR D
Voluntary Safety Campaign
August 26 - December 31, 2004
Bridgestone Firestone Announces Safety Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2004) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary safety campaign in the United States to replace approximately 25,600 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires in size LT285/75R16 LR D (Load Range D). The subject tires were manufactured in Japan by Bridgestone Corporation and imported into the United States by BFNT for sale in the replacement tire market primarily by its channel of independent dealers as well as the retail stores operated by its affiliated company, BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). In a related action, Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) intends to replace approximately 1,400 of these tires in the Canadian replacement market that were sold through BFCA’s network of independent dealers.
Consumers in the United States can receive free replacement tires through any BFRC company-owned stores: Firestone Tire & Service Centers , ExpertTire, TiresPlus, Hibdon TiresPlus, Wheel Works, GCR, or Firestone Commercial & Farm. Canadian consumers should contact an authorized participating Bridgestone retailer for replacement.
Recent data reviewed as part of the company’s early warning system suggests that a small percentage of these tires may experience belt detachment, especially if they have been operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tire or above recommended loads. A belt detachment of this kind can, in rare instances, lead to a loss of control of a vehicle and a possible crash. In order to avoid any future problems, BFNT and BFCA will replace these tires to enhance safety and to ensure customer satisfaction. The performance of these tires differs from other Dueler tires, including those of the same size and type which were manufactured after July 31, 2002 , which continue to perform well in the field.
“Safety is the first priority in our company, and to that end we actively monitor our tires’ performance in the field with an advanced early warning system,” according to Mike Kane, vice president quality assurance, BFNT. “We noticed that this specific size and type of tire was not performing up to our company’s expectations, so we decided to remove the remaining tires from service to avoid the potential of any future problems. ”
The tires were manufactured in Tosu , Japan , beginning in July 1, 1998 through July 31, 2002 . BFNT will replace these tires at no charge to consumers with Bridgestone or other brands of tires manufactured by BFNT or its affiliated companies such as Firestone, Dayton and Widetrack. Replacement tires may include (at the consumer’s option) tires of the same size as those which were fitted as original equipment on the consumer’s vehicle.
Consumer toll-free hotline : For questions and additional information about how to identify the tires covered under this program and where to get free replacements, consumers may contact BFNT and BFCA toll free at: 1-800-465-1904.
Notification letter : Every effort will be made to identify customers who have purchased tires covered by this program in order to advise them of the campaign by mail. However, consumers need not wait to receive a letter in order to have the tires inspected, and if they are a part of this action, replaced. Consumers in the United States can visit any BFRC company-owned location to determine if the tires are subject to the campaign. Authorized replacement tire locations are Firestone Tire & Service Centers , ExpertTire, TiresPlus, Hibdon TiresPlus, Wheel Works, GCR, or Firestone Commercial & Farm. Canadian consumers should contact an authorized participating Bridgestone retailer.
Web site : Information about how to identify and replace the tires covered by this campaign as well as frequently asked questions can be found at www.bridgestonetire.com.
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. , whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America .
Bridgestone Dueler A/T LT285/75R16 LR D
Voluntary Safety Campaign
August 26 - December 31, 2004
Bridgestone Firestone Announces Safety Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2004) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary safety campaign in the United States to replace approximately 25,600 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires in size LT285/75R16 LR D (Load Range D). The subject tires were manufactured in Japan by Bridgestone Corporation and imported into the United States by BFNT for sale in the replacement tire market primarily by its channel of independent dealers as well as the retail stores operated by its affiliated company, BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). In a related action, Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) intends to replace approximately 1,400 of these tires in the Canadian replacement market that were sold through BFCA’s network of independent dealers.
Consumers in the United States can receive free replacement tires through any BFRC company-owned stores: Firestone Tire & Service Centers , ExpertTire, TiresPlus, Hibdon TiresPlus, Wheel Works, GCR, or Firestone Commercial & Farm. Canadian consumers should contact an authorized participating Bridgestone retailer for replacement.
Recent data reviewed as part of the company’s early warning system suggests that a small percentage of these tires may experience belt detachment, especially if they have been operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tire or above recommended loads. A belt detachment of this kind can, in rare instances, lead to a loss of control of a vehicle and a possible crash. In order to avoid any future problems, BFNT and BFCA will replace these tires to enhance safety and to ensure customer satisfaction. The performance of these tires differs from other Dueler tires, including those of the same size and type which were manufactured after July 31, 2002 , which continue to perform well in the field.
“Safety is the first priority in our company, and to that end we actively monitor our tires’ performance in the field with an advanced early warning system,” according to Mike Kane, vice president quality assurance, BFNT. “We noticed that this specific size and type of tire was not performing up to our company’s expectations, so we decided to remove the remaining tires from service to avoid the potential of any future problems. ”
The tires were manufactured in Tosu , Japan , beginning in July 1, 1998 through July 31, 2002 . BFNT will replace these tires at no charge to consumers with Bridgestone or other brands of tires manufactured by BFNT or its affiliated companies such as Firestone, Dayton and Widetrack. Replacement tires may include (at the consumer’s option) tires of the same size as those which were fitted as original equipment on the consumer’s vehicle.
Consumer toll-free hotline : For questions and additional information about how to identify the tires covered under this program and where to get free replacements, consumers may contact BFNT and BFCA toll free at: 1-800-465-1904.
Notification letter : Every effort will be made to identify customers who have purchased tires covered by this program in order to advise them of the campaign by mail. However, consumers need not wait to receive a letter in order to have the tires inspected, and if they are a part of this action, replaced. Consumers in the United States can visit any BFRC company-owned location to determine if the tires are subject to the campaign. Authorized replacement tire locations are Firestone Tire & Service Centers , ExpertTire, TiresPlus, Hibdon TiresPlus, Wheel Works, GCR, or Firestone Commercial & Farm. Canadian consumers should contact an authorized participating Bridgestone retailer.
Web site : Information about how to identify and replace the tires covered by this campaign as well as frequently asked questions can be found at www.bridgestonetire.com.
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. , whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America .
I'd like to find a set of rims anyways so I can mount my old Big O's with 3/32 of tread, and then get a picture while I burn them off. Have to wait until the trans gets installed and gets through the break-in point first though. 
