Nissan North America, Inc.
(NNA) today was formally notified by Bridgestone/Firestone that the voluntary
recall announced by Firestone does not involve any Nissan vehicles.
As outlined in a letter
dated August 9, 2000 from Bridgestone/Firestone President, O.E. Sales Division,
Arthur W. Stuart, to Nissan, “none of the tires included in this action were
supplied at any time to your company (Nissan) and no aftermarket tires other
than P235/75R15 size are affected.”
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“At Nissan, customer safety,
security and satisfaction are our highest priorities,” said Debra Sanchez Fair,
vice president, corporate communications, NNA. “While we are relieved that
the Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall does not affect any Nissan customers,
we nonetheless urge all consumers to properly care for tires and to maintain
proper tire inflation according to the specifications called out on the vehicle
tire placard and owner’s manual. Should any customers have concerns regarding
their tires, Bridgestone/Firestone has established a toll-free customer service
number at 1-800-465-1904 for further assistance.”
In North America, Nissan’s
operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing,
sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan
in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be
found online at www.nissandriven.com or contact the corporate media line at
310-771-5631.
