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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / EXPLORER     1991-2000
     FORD / F150     1991-1994
     FORD / RANGER     1991-2000
     MAZDA / B SERIES     1994-2000
     MAZDA / NAVAJO     1991-1994
     MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER     1996-2000
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:     Production Dates:
    FIRESTONE / ATX     Information not Available
    FIRESTONE / ATX II     Information not Available
    FIRESTONE / WILDERNESS AT     Information not Available
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 16, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00T005000 NHTSA Action Number: PE00020
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14400000
Summary:
 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.
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