The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
The risk
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | Atx | — |
| Firestone | Atx II | — |
| Firestone | Wilderness AT | — |
| Ford | Explorer | — |
| Ford | F-150 | — |
| Ford | Ranger | — |
| Mazda | B-Series Truck | — |
| Mazda | Navajo | — |
| Mercury | Mountaineer | — |
Tire recalls in 2000
NHTSA received 6 tire recall campaigns in 2000, covering up to 14,412,550 tires. With 14,400,000 tires, this campaign ranks first by size that year.
More from Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
7 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 03T002000 5 May 2003 | Firestone | 42 |
| 02T015000 10 Sept 2002 | Firestone | 23,400 |
| 02T014000 1 Sept 2002 | Firestone | 754 |
| 01T016000 15 Oct 2001 | Firestone,Wilderness AT | 2,800,000 |
| 01T001000 2 Jan 2001 | Chevrolet,Firestone,GMC | 8,000 |
| 99T001000 19 Jan 1999 | Bridgestone | 32 |