NHTSA Campaign 00T005000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Issued by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. · Reported Aug 21, 2000 · 14,400,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRESTONE | ATX | 14,400,000 | |
| FIRESTONE | ATX II | 14,400,000 | |
| FIRESTONE | WILDERNESS AT | 14,400,000 | |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1991 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1992 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1993 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1994 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1995 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1996 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1998 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1999 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2000 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1991 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1992 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1993 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1994 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1991 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1992 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1993 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1994 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1995 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1996 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1997 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1998 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1999 | 14,400,000 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2000 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1994 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1995 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1996 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1997 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1998 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1999 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 2000 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | NAVAJO | 1991 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | NAVAJO | 1992 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | NAVAJO | 1993 | 14,400,000 |
| MAZDA | NAVAJO | 1994 | 14,400,000 |
| MERCURY | MOUNTAINEER | 1996 | 14,400,000 |
| MERCURY | MOUNTAINEER | 1997 | 14,400,000 |
| MERCURY | MOUNTAINEER | 1998 | 14,400,000 |
| MERCURY | MOUNTAINEER | 1999 | 14,400,000 |
| MERCURY | MOUNTAINEER | 2000 | 14,400,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00T005000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.