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

Tires — Tread/Belt

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (6)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice
• Other Recall Related Documents

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.