NHTSA recall 00T005000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Ford Explorer and 5 more
Reported Aug 21, 200014,400,000 vehicles affectedBRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
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.