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Report Date :
November 21, 2009 at
12:35 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
00T005000
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
PE00020
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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