The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZES P235/75R15 AND P255/70R16, PRODUCED FROM JULY 1994 THROUGH APRIL 1998. THESE TIRES POSE AN INCREASED RISK OF TREAD SEPARATION.
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/REIMBURSHMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON JANUARY 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 1-800-465-1904 OR 1-888-276-2120 IN PUERTO RICO 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 | Wilderness AT | — |
| Wilderness AT | P23575R15 | — |
| Wilderness AT | P25570R16 | — |
Tire recalls in 2001
NHTSA received 10 tire recall campaigns in 2001, covering up to 3,804,056 tires. With 2,800,000 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 |
| 01T001000 2 Jan 2001 | Chevrolet,Firestone,GMC | 8,000 |
| 00T005000 21 Aug 2000 | Firestone,Ford,Mazda,Mercury | 14,400,000 |
| 99T001000 19 Jan 1999 | Bridgestone | 32 |