Bridgestone/Firestone ATX II Tire Recall

Make / Models:

FIRESTONE / ATX
FIRESTONE / ATX II
FIRESTONE / WILDERNESS AT
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]

Recall Number:

00T005000

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.

Notes:

N/A.

SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Potential Tire Failure Lawsuit

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NHTSA and Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Information

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