Ford, Mazda, Mercury 1991–2000 Tires recall
Recalled August 21, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00T005000 · Ford
Hazard
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.
Units
14,400,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Ford ATX · Ford ATX II · Ford B-SERIES TRUCK · Ford EXPLORER · Ford F-150 · Ford MOUNTAINEER · Ford NAVAJO · Ford RANGER · Ford WILDERNESS AT
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company · Mazda Motor Corp. · Mazda North American Operations · FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. · Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →