Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations | NHTSA Recall #00T005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00T005000 by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Includes 14,400,000 affected units, FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00T005000

Manufacturer: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Report Received Date: 2000-08-21T00:00:00

Subject: Firestone/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 14,400,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect 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 Summary: If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hi68_myxp_r6pa

NHTSA ID: 00T005000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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