Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00T005000 | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. | T (Tire) | 14400000 | 08/26/2000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/21/2000 | 08/10/2000 | ||||||||
| 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 Summary | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01X001000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | X | 13000000 | 06/04/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone tire experienced a blowout which also caused damage to the vehicle. *slc | |||
| 07/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| Accident resulted in major facial reconstruction, and rehabilitation. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak (tiresize: p235-75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235-75r15 ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Firestone tire experienced a blowout which also caused damage to the vehicle. *slc | |||
| 04/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| The truck developed a slight vibration that felt like it was in the front end. it was. the tire was starting to seperate. firestone was contacted and they said they would have to look at the tire. to condense the story, firestone said they could not make an adjustment to the tire because it was over five years old. note: the tire(s) have good tread and were not abused. also, the tires are sitting in the garage (for months)still mounted and that one tire is self-destructing on its own. the tire is no longer true (round), loosing its tread and even the belt plys appear to be pulling apart. the tire: firestone firehawk atx 31*10.5r15lt m/s load range b.( dot number: vd60axp235 tire size: 31*10.5r15 ) | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Expierienced a high speed blowout that damaged the bed of truck wheel well body side panel and gas tank. additional damage as reported to state farm. tread seperated completly from the tire and wrapped itself around the axle with cording exposed. i retain possesion of the tire and have reported it to insurance company and recieved a partial payment for damages. tire continued to hold air after separation for an additional five minutes. the tread appeared to have pulled off and completely seperated. it is noted that this tire was not listed in the recall of 8/9/00 announced by ford and bridgestone. loss of control was minimal as it was on the rear driver's side.( dot number: tire size: 31x10.50r1 ) | |||
| TIRES - BEAD | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| My tires failed a different way .the rubber separated from the bead that seals against the wheel. i haven' t heard of this problem being mention during this recall. i had to have two firestone atx tires replaced within the last two years. both tires were replaced with the same problem. the problem i encured is as dangerous as the tread separation that you are investigating.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/r15 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Two firestone tires were replaced with good year tires. consumer provided ford with all paper work to obtain a refund due for recalled tires. ford has not been in contact with consumer as of yet. consumer awaits reimbursement for tires replaced due to recall. *jg...*ak | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has a 1992 ford f150 4x4 pickup. consumer states while driving on highway approx 70mph the tire tread separated which ripped off the running board on the left side of vehicle. tires not original/driver's front tire/size: 30x9.50-15/22-24k miles on tire/dot no. vd66atx 234 r03l.*jb | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 4 | 02/09/1993 | |
| Oringial firestone ms s1130p (dot vn hl 1m4102 p235/75r15) tires with less than 20000 miles were losing air, and tread was coming loose, after purchasing new tires consumer received tire recall from dealer, consumer was denied reimbursement because tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000, consumer stated recall notice did not indicate a designated time for filing a claim, manufactuerer is unwilling to help consumer. *tt | |||
| 07/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| The general ameri-way xt 235/75r15xl rear tires failed due to tread separation resulting in damage to the vehicle and the trailer, the consumer stated that the tires were defective. *yh | |||
| 08/23/2001 | 1 | 02/17/1997 | |
| While driving vehicle vibrated. when consumer looked, saw tread from rear right passenger's side had separated from tire, size p235/75r15m-s, dot# hyhl74a055. took tire to firestone, and tire was replaced. dealer stated that tires should not have been on a truck. *ak consumer was informed by firestone dealer that those type of tires should not have been on vehicle, those tires belonged passenger vehicle, tires are considered to be cruise.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer experienced tire failures prior to recall notice oot-oo5, the consumer submitted all information to obtain reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were replaced before august 8, 2000 (firestone 235/75r16). nlm the consumer was seeking reimbursment for firestone tires that were on recall which he replaced. firestone did not reimburse on the ground that the tires were purchased prior to january 1,2000. *yh | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving the tread separated from the firestone tire on the left rear of the vehicle causing damage to the wheel well (firehawk rmt 32-11.50-r15's, dot vdyk rma 245). nlm | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | ||
| Firestone atx 23 degree tires experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Firestone wilderness ht tire p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation resulting in damage to side panel of vehicle. *slc | |||
| 11/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Firestone fr480 tire p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | ||
| Firestone atx 23 degree tires experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Firestone wilderness ht tire p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation resulting in damage to side panel of vehicle. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 4 | 03/01/1992 | |
| Original tires on a ford, f150, 4x4 1992, p23575r15,dotvnhl 1m4-351. steel wires from steel belt come out through the tread on the front drivers side, consumer could feel a vibration. year later , front passenger's side wire come out through the tread,just like the other two.*ak vehicle and tires made in canada. *yh | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire shredded: it is a firestone firehawk atx 31x10.5x15. (claim# 05-4520-234) *mw | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| I was on my way to work when the firestone tire blew causing damage to the wheel area. firestone tire blew out. no estimate, at this point, tire is firestone atx and size is 235/75r15. i did call firestone 800 number and filed a claim. if there's anything additional we need to do, please advise. thanks (claim# 25-5427-055) *mw | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firestone tires involved. insd. advised tires on vehicle were p235/75r15. (claim# 43-r315-612) *mw | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone pathfinder atr 31x15 tire failure at approx 70-75mph. tread came off the tire and wrapped around the axel, insd has the tire. (claim# 23-1257-097) *mw | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway. left rear tire tread separated, the tire was still inflated. firestone fr480 p17 inch tires. he said he contacted firestone.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Original equipment on a f150, ford explorer, 1992. right rear tire had a slipped belt, and it had a big bump in the tire, vehicle was not riding well and it shook and shimmied. *ak the customer feels the tires are defective and should be listed in the recall because they have slipped belts and bump prematurely. *yh | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 3 | 02/12/1993 | |
| While driving about 40 to 50mph tread of both rear tires separated. tires have been replaced with different brand. also another on the left front tire did the same.*ak | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| The tread peel off the tire at 70 mph, damaging the wheel well, fender, and running board. i return to firestone and showed them the tire and they said there was no thing they could not, because it was not one of the recall tires. we are very lucky that no one got killed. these fr480 need to be recalled. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235r75-15 ) | |||
| 1 | 09/12/1994 | ||
| Pe00020; tire tread separation: both rear tires have signs of tread separation. tires have cracks all away around the tire. tire size p235/75r15, dot # vdhl74a158. replacement tires on a 1992, ford, f150. tire mileage about 8,000. *ak firestone sent a recall notice to the customer for atx, wilderness but the firestone dealer indicated the customer's tires were not on recall and did not help the customer. *yh | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer was driving when truck began to vibrate real badly, and he pulled to side of road, found nothing. then, resumed and by the time he reached home tire was almost flat. he examined tire and found the tread was coming off.*ak the firest failed tire had severe cracks between the tread. the other two tires also had cracks. the customer replaced them. *yh | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | 01/11/1992 | |
| Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a loud banging noise. she saw tread flying behind her. she pulled over and didn't notice the tire. tire was still inflated at this time. *ak four tires were replaced. *yh | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Time of incident 07:30 am; no heavy load; entire tread came off severly damaging left side panel, pipe to gas tank, and bed. truck was yanked around, but gained control. tire continued to hold air, and was still holding air until new tire was purchased. i purchased a complete new set of wilderness tires on the same day due to mileage and not wanting mismatched tires. now i am stuck with another set that could potentially be just as dangerous. this incident occured prior to the publicity on firestone tires. otherwise, i would have bought another brand. i had never had problems with firestone tires before, and thought the problem i had was due to mileage or just a single defective tire.( dot number: vd60axb506 tire size: 31105r15 ) | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| While driving had tread separation on five differents times. firestone, atx, p235/75r15. *ak | |||
| Pe00020, original equipment 1992 f150, tire size p23575r15, in july 1993, about 25,000 miles, driver's rear tire tread about 25% peeled back which almost caused a crash. 2nd incident, the aftermarket tire with the same tire, passenger rear tread completely came off which almost caused a crash and cause damage to the rear end. please provide further information. *ak firestone at p235/75/r15 *mw | |||