Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
- FORD / EXPLORER 1991-2000
- FORD / F-150 1991-1994
- FORD / RANGER 1991-2000
- MAZDA / B-SERIES TRUCK 1994-2000
- MAZDA / NAVAJO 1991-1994
- MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER 1996-2000
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:
- FIRESTONE / ATX
- FIRESTONE / ATX II
- FIRESTONE / WILDERNESS AT
Production Dates: Information not available
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
Report Receipt Date: AUG 21, 2000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00T005000 NHTSA Action Number: PE00020
Component: TIRES: TREAD / BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,400,000
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.