Bridgestone Duravis R660 ECO 215/60 R17C 109/107 T tyres - Sold at Ford New Zealand and Bridgestone Stores

Bridgestone New Zealand Limited is recalling the affected Duravis R660 ECO tyres because the affected tyres may fail under certain conditions.

The identified affected tyres are more susceptible to developing cuts when driven in rough or wet conditions.

In a small number of cases, water can enter through these cuts and cause the steel parts inside the tyre to rust which could lead the tyre to develop a bulge, an uneven tread surface, or additional visible cuts. Over time, the damaged area may grow and the tread could begin to come away from the rest of the tyre.

Bridgestone has identified a small number of cases where this damage, the tread coming away from the rest of the tyre, has caused the tyre to lose air quickly while the vehicle was being driven. 

A sudden loss of air can make a vehicle harder to control and increase the risk of an accident.

Additional information from Bridgestone:

• No injuries or crashes linked to this issue have been reported in New Zealand or overseas.
• Reported cases have been limited to damage to tyres, vehicles, or property.
• Bridgestone is aware of cases of sudden air loss involving these tyres in New Zealand.
• All rapid air loss cases have occurred no earlier than 11 months post tyre production date.