Bridgestone Exedra G850 - 185/70r16 77h: Tyre Body Ply Degradation May Occur
- Recalling firm
- BRIDGESTONE
- Product
- Vehicles: BRIDGESTONE Exedra G850 - 185/70R16 77H. Units affected: 179
- Reason
- It has been identified that a number of the subject tyres have experienced a torque-induced degradation in a body ply when fitted on the rear axle of Triumph Rocket III's (MY 09/09). This can result in the tyre inner liner cracking which can result in a slow loss of the inflation medium. the condition being communicated to the rider through vibration at moderate road speeds. The condition does not affect the front tyre. Remedy: Recalled machines will have the rear tyre replaced. Additionally the front tyre will also be replaced due to the tyre brand matching requirements of the machine.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-04-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1f702520-71ab-4137-8593-894484f6b714