1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 9999 Ford Explorer Recall
Tires: Tread/belt
Issued · Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
- Affected model years
- 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 9999
- Component
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Vehicles affected
- 14,400,000
- Report received
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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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.