Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
00T005000BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. T (Tire)1440000008/26/2000ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/21/200008/10/2000
Defect SummaryTire 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 SummaryIf the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Corrective SummaryThe 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

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
TIRES
01B7710/01/2001628153Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt03/05/2002
98515711/01/1998613292Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the pre-delivery process and during maintenance intervals. *tt06/20/2000
99515705/01/1999606945Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt09/08/1999
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
BC074496101810/18/199650387Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt04/24/1997
BC519596100110/01/199650472Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
08/04/20001
 While driving, rear firestone wilderness tire (no tire size mentioned) blew out and casing flew off, damaging vehicle, claim number 03-3162-568. *tt
01/01/20001
 The vehicles left rear tire came apart causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle, as a result the vehicle rotated clockwise causing the vehicle to overturn several times and as a result the passenger was ejected out of the passenger side of the vehicle, the vehicle came to final rest on the shoulder,driver sustained incapacitating injuries, the passenger sustained incapacitating injuries but later died (florida traffic crash report, bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wwilderness at m/s, vdhl1py147, unknown position). nlm
07/17/2001206/01/1999
 My husband was driving at 70mph, and the driver side rear tire tread came off and wrapped around the rear axle. we had been traveling for only an hour and 25 minutes and the outside temperature was 85 dergrees. *ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: 4-p235/75r)
07/17/2001206/01/1999
 My husband was driving at 70mph, and the driver side rear tire tread came off and wrapped around the rear axle. we had been traveling for only an hour and 25 minutes and the outside temperature was 85 dergrees. *ak
12/16/1999402/01/1997
 The tires failed two weeks prior to the official firestone recall. neither firestone nor ford is willing to reimburse me for the cost of repalcing the tires. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
03/20/200112/01/1997
 While driving on a dry road in clear conditions, the car hit another vehicle going approximately 30 mph on the front passenger side. this impact caused the vehicle to tilt to the drivers side, sliding for about 60 feet on its side then flipping over onto the roof sliding for another 40 or so feet before stopping. the firestone tires were taken off in august of 2000 and replaced with another brand. i have forgotten which they are but can find out. i have the full police report if you should request it. i feel that the tires are not the problem with this vehicle but the vehicle design itself is the problem.*ak
03/13/2001110/01/1999
 Firestone wilderness at tires, p235/75r15, dot w2hlipy296 experienced a blowout on the left front tire, dealer said blowout was due to alignment problem, however a lincoln-mercury dealer service department examined the tire and declared it defective, the alignment was checked and was found to be well within manufacturers specifications. *slc
12/07/2000109/29/1999
 Not original tires on a mercury, mountineer, 1997. 23575r15. while driving down highway rear driver's side tire blewout and tire came off rim, firestone wilderness at tire.*ak *slc
09/09/19981
 Firestone tire (p235/75r15) experienced blowout causing damage to the wheel, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damages. *slc
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 Consumer replaced the firestone tires (p235/75r15) due to a continual problem with the tires thumping, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc
08/04/20002
 One of the front firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) had a strip of tire missing, the consumer replaced the 2 front tires, now the consumer hears about recall 00t-005 and 3 out of 5 tires were included and replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 tires that were replaced prior to the recall which may or may not have been included in the recall. *slc
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 Consumer replaced the firestone tires (p235/75r15) due to a continual problem with the tires thumping, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc
08/17/2000210/01/1999
 About 1 week prior to the august 17, 2000 date, i noticed a change in the way the tires felt while driving at slow speeds. i then had my wife drive the vehicle slowly down the street and i walked behind and noticed a bulge in the left rear tire. i then took it to the firestone store in garland, texas and they said it was a road hazard problem. i knew i hadn't hit anything in the road since i had been driving the vehicle since october of 1999 and it had driven fine until this incident. they sold me a discounted tire and charged me $65.23 to replace it. i had them move the spare (same dot and size) to the left rear and put the new tire on the front. they kept the bad tire and sent me on my way. then about november, 2000 the same thing happened to the tire that i had them put on the left rear. i then took it to an independent dealer that sells firestone in irving. they agreed that this tire was failing due to tread separation. they didn't have another wilderness at to replace it with so they gave me a competitors smaller tire and made it the spare. they gave me the tire to keep so i could have it replaced with the others when i could get it replace when they had a replacement. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: 23575r15)
01/01/1997
 Tires exhibit cracks at the tread line (all four) and have not failed. i have since replaced them on my own but decided to report them anyway. i have hi-res photos and can e-mail them if you like. all media related to the tires that i have seen says that the cracks are signs of tires near failure. as my tires were not part of the recall, i chose not to take the chance. please call / e-mail if interested. *ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235-75-15 )
01/01/1997
 Tires exhibit cracks at the tread line (all four) and have not failed. i have since replaced them on my own but decided to report them anyway. i have hi-res photos and can e-mail them if you like. all media related to the tires that i have seen says that the cracks are signs of tires near failure. as my tires were not part of the recall, i chose not to take the chance. please call / e-mail if interested. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235-75-15)
 Heard a loud noise coming from rear of the vehicle while driving. took vehicle to tire retailer due to controlling of vehicle. mechanic noticed 2 rear tires were cupped. had no excess or uneven wear on them. tires still on vehicle. firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 with 35,000 miles.*ak
04/12/2000201/01/1999
 I had two firestone atx recalled tires replaced on 02 mar 00 due to belts shifting within the tires. two months later, on 12 apr 00, two recalled firstone atx tires delaminated (within two hours of each other)while i was drving on i-10 through el paso,texas and through lordsburg new mexico. the damage from the tires delaminating was approximately $1,800. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
09/25/2000102/01/1997
 Tire had been replaced only one week and it went flat. a hole was in it. i did not run over anything, or into anything, and there was not a nail, etc in the tire.*ak (tiresize: 15)( dot number: tire size: 15 )
08/01/2000112/01/1996
 Tires are showing signs of separation, more so in the back, firestone will not replace them.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/01/2000112/01/1996
 Tires are showing signs of separation, more so in the back, firestone will not replace them. (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
04/01/2000
 Upon hearing about the tire recall, i went to mertz ford where i purchased my vehicle for inspection. i was told my tires weren't on the recall list. as additional news reports continued, we inspected the tires ourselves to find a crack at the treadline that ran around the outside perimeter of all four tires. i returned to the dealer and was told by their sales manager that something needed to be done as the tires were not safe. we returned when the service dept. was open and were again told they would work something out. after the vehicle had been dropped off, we received a call indicating that we would need to pay for all 4 new tires (replaced with goodyear wrangler rt/s (tires, labor, tax: $379.01). i kept the defective tires and my receipt. i don't know how firestone can maintain that tires manufactured only at the decatur plant are the unsafe tires for the recall. i want firestone to reimburse me for my total expenditures.*ak (dot number: vnhl1py506 tiresize: p235/75r15)
03/31/2000107/01/1999
 Tire blowout without warning, tire was manufacured at decature plant (dot number: vdhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
07/18/2000210/01/1998
 Left front tire on the inside and right front tire on the outside.....the belts are broke on both tires and are coming through the tread. wire is sticking out of tires and is causing the front end of vechicle to wobble. the tires are too the point where they are unsafe to drive on. i have the exact tire that is being recalled, the same brand and size but because it was not made in the decatur illinois plant, my tires are not being replaced. i have a 18 month old baby and every time that i have to drive my vehicle i constantly wonder if my tires will burst, causing an accident or a death. i believe that my tires should be included in this recall or at least be replaced*ak. (dot number: w2hl426 tiresize: p235/75r15)
603/01/1997
 When we purchased this vehicle these tires were on them the first one blew coming down a mountain and i was lucky that there was a turn off so that i could change it. that one was replaced on jan 19 1999 with another firestone wilderness and the other front tire in september of 1999 at montgomery wards with wrangler rt. then on may 31, 2000 i had to replace the back 2 again with wrangler rt's. this was do to the tires all shredding and pealing like an onion. luckily no one was hurt. each time this happened my vehicle was knocked out of alignment and had to be realigned besides having the tires replaced. am i eligible for reimbursement for all tires. i kept getting told by the dealer that it was due to heat.... (dot number: p235 tiresize: 75rx15)
11/01/1999
 Dear sir or madam, i have a 1997 mercury mountaineer with at tires that are not part of the recall. i took my vechile to firestones service center and they said that they show the same type of wear as the recalled tires and should be replaced but since they are not part of the recall i would have to pay a prorated amount for replacements. i do not think that i should have to pay for replacements if they are showing the same problems as the recalled ones .i am on there list waiting for replacementsbut i think someone needs to. *ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: 23575r15 )
09/20/2000308/01/1999
 These tires although they are not on a recall list have a hairline crack around the sidewall where the sidewall meets the tread. three of the tires have this crack one doesn't.*ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
06/10/2000212/01/1999
 This defect involves sidewall deterioration and abnormal wear. the car was bought with 35000mi and immediately they started wearing. in june the first two started losing air between the base of the tread & sidewall. in early july the other 2 followed suit. we replaced all 4 tires with b.f. goodrich with an lt rating. also, tire pressure was kept at 30psi instead of 26 at all times. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: p23575r15 )
09/20/2000411/01/1999
 All four tires exhibit cracks around perimeter of tires at the base of the tread. tires are not vd or subject to recall. three are us made, last is made in canada. the canadian tire has the least amount of cracks. pictures can be forwarded. i have not contacted a firestone dealer. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235r75 )
09/09/2000112/01/1999
 The tires are breaking at the marrage line went into a firestone dealership, the manager ahmad madjlessi said that the craking was due to ozone or sun exposure and that he is un able to help, i have all of this in writing from him. *ak( dot number: vm tire size: p235/70r15 )
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 Front tires have developed cracks along the sidewall. tire size p235/75r15 and dot # vnhl376. *ak
09/09/2000112/01/1999
 The tires are breaking at the marrage line went into a firestone dealership, the manager ahmad madjlessi said that the craking was due to ozone or sun exposure and that he is un able to help, i have all of this in writing from him. *ak( dot number: vm tire size: p235/70r15 )
03/01/2000
 These tires are in good shape however will not hold air pressure i have been filling them every night and by the next morning they will all have lost 2-4 lbs of pressure. how can firestone say that only the ones manufactured in decatur ill are defective? i have contacted ford and firestone as well and been told these tires do not have a problem. i disagree. *ak( dot number: wd tire size: p235r15 )
10/15/1997105/01/1997
 Original tires on a mercury, mountineer 1997. there was a small piece of concrete in the road, not a huge piece.consumer had to run over it to avoid an accident, and the left front tire completely came apart.*ak burst and started to delalminate as other problem tires have. the dealer called it a road hazard and the customer paid for the replacement. *yh
09/02/2000405/20/2000
 Pe00020, bought used on a 1997 mountaineer, p235/75r15, dot w2hl1py. all four tires are dry rotten and have a cracked from the edge of the tread,and where the sidewall meets, which may cause tread to come off in all the same spot. also, while driving it has been more bouncing. *ak the customer wants firestone to pay the replacement cost for failed tires. *yh
09/04/20001
 Pe00-020; consumer had inspected the tires and found out that all four sets of tires were cracking about 1 inch outside of tire near the tread. mercury, mountaineer, 1997; firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15, dot vnhl. *ak
01/01/1998
 We bought our mercury mountaineer in january, 1998 (mfgd in april, 1997) serial #4m2du52p2vuj64616 and within the first year we noticed the sidewall and tire tread was peeling from the tire. we brought this to the dealer's attention (hatfield's lincoln mercury located in columbus, oh) and they dismissed it. we told them the suv vibrated and rumbled and rode very, very rough. they said to rotate the tires. it continued to do it and continues to this day (9/13/00). we have had the tires rotated many times. we are very much concerned about this situation and follow the news releases closely since the tire recall. we have had much trouble with these tires and the garage continuously dismissed our concerns. we travel cross country at posted speeds and throughout the southwest frequently. we have now moved to albuquerque, nm, and are even more concerned since it is hot weather and desert area. we continue to have rumble and vibration in the tires. we went to a firestone dealer to check the dot code and he said they were w2. we checked with another location and they said the same, w2. however, as we have always believed, the peeling is very evident including the tread layer. we are uncomfortable with these facts. we believe a further investigation should be conducted and our tires recalled as well. should anything horrible happen, it would be a terrible travesty of justice. we feel firestone is responsible and ford and the nhsa should hold them as such. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/75r15 )
09/08/200004/01/1999
 Upon inspection by my auto mechanic, i was informed today that my right front tire was near imediate failure from seperation of the tread from the tire casing and that the two rear tires were also near failure. i called my dealer and they stated that they will not involve themselves with tires that are not part of a recall. i must replace the tires tommorrow for the safety of my family. please secure the safety of other families by alerting the public of the present dangers. recall or not, get these tires off the road.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p2357515 )
09/02/2000108/01/1997
 Damaged tire was noticed while stationary.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75/15 )
05/09/2000402/01/1997
 Crack [seperation?] around circumference on sidewalls ,3/4 inch in from tread( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
12/01/1998
 I completed a complaint form yesterday, and have additional information today. one of the dealers who inspected my tires claimed they were made in sc; i reviewed the q and a for firestone and and tire with vd was made in decatur, ill. i have also reviewed the other possible tires that may be recalled, but the tire information from the dealer does not appear to match. however, i still had a blow out on the wilderness at, and do not feel safe. please contact me at your earliest convenience. i am wondering if the tires i have were part of the 1.4 million aftermarket tires they have described. thank you for your attention. respectfully, linda catanzaro( dot number: vd66 tire size: 30x9.50r15 )
09/01/1999
 The tires on my vehicle are the same type and size as the recalled tires. according to a local firestone location, my tires have not been recalled. however, firestone stated that my tires are doing the same thing as the recalled tires and should be replaced. it is a concern that after the firestone customer service was told my tires are showing the same signs, they did not question which plant my tires came from. apparently, the recall should include tires from other plants. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
12/01/1998
 As you can see, i have firestone wilderness at tires. fortunately or unfortunately, they are not the tires recalled. they were inspected by two different dealers and they are a different size (larger) and they were made at the south carolina plant. i have only had the tires for one year (june 1999) and have only put about 13,000 miles on them when i experienced a blow-out. my tires are always properly inflated - i was not in a hot climate - and i was not going at a high rate of speed. i was going 35 mph on a main street in cincinnati, ohio, in june. my left rear tire literally exploded - the sound was deafening, like shattered glass. fortunately, my five-year-old son was not with me, but what if he was and something worse had happened? additionally, although not relevant to the recall, the tires make the vehicle harder to control and provide a very rough ride. if i accidentally hit a pot hole, i better have both hands on the steering wheel. and since i have had the tires, i am constantly losing hubcaps - yes hubcaps (four in less than one year). i did not have these problems with the goodyear wranglers that were originally installed on the vehicle (no handling problems, no lost hubcaps). the only good thing about the tires are they are excellent in the snow and ice. what i hope you can do is to expand the recall. if a certain model of car is recalled, all models are recalled regardless of where they are made. with the blow-out i experienced and the current recall, i do not feel my family is safe. respectfully, linda catanzaro. *ak( dot number: vd 66 tire size: r 90 )
303/01/1998
 Went to firestone to have tires checked not recalled but ntire shown signs of dry rot said would replace but had to use same brand. the truck is driven everyday. there shouldnt be dry rott it is shown on three tires right near the treads what is my course of action? *ak( dot number: )
06/01/1997
 My tires are causing the truck to go thump thump thump all the time. they have cracks around the tread area. the one tire (i was told by expert tire has the steel belt showing. the tires had been rotated 2 months earlier and that tire had been put in the back where i couldn't see it. by sherwood. both places say that the thumping noice is due to front wheel ailgment needed. plus that is the reason why they say the one tire is bad. i feel that both these problems are bad ones and i need to tell you all. thanks pamela s pwhen i brake (not everytime, but a lot) it seems that they do not catch. i put on the brakes and i can fell it draging. it causes the truck to pull but not enought to cause me to lose control. it does however causes the truck to go farther out in the street after the stop light or sign.this has happened about 10 to 15 times.( dot number: w2hl tire size: 235-75r15 )
09/01/1999109/01/1997
 Tire failed at 60 mph. sidewall blew out. i saved tire.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235sr15 )
12/01/1998
 I completed a complaint form yesterday, and have additional information today. one of the dealers who inspected my tires claimed they were made in sc; i reviewed the q and a for firestone and and tire with vd was made in decatur, ill. i have also reviewed the other possible tires that may be recalled, but the tire information from the dealer does not appear to match. however, i still had a blow out on the wilderness at, and do not feel safe. please contact me at your earliest convenience. i am wondering if the tires i have were part of the 1.4 million aftermarket tires they have described. thank you for your attention. respectfully, linda catanzaro( dot number: vd66 tire size: 30x9.50r15 )
12/01/1998
 As you can see, i have firestone wilderness at tires. fortunately or unfortunately, they are not the tires recalled. they were inspected by two different dealers and they are a different size (larger) and they were made at the south carolina plant. i have only had the tires for one year (june 1999) and have only put about 13,000 miles on them when i experienced a blow-out. my tires are always properly inflated - i was not in a hot climate - and i was not going at a high rate of speed. i was going 35 mph on a main street in cincinnati, ohio, in june. my left rear tire literally exploded - the sound was deafening, like shattered glass. fortunately, my five-year-old son was not with me, but what if he was and something worse had happened? additionally, although not relevant to the recall, the tires make the vehicle harder to control and provide a very rough ride. if i accidentally hit a pot hole, i better have both hands on the steering wheel. and since i have had the tires, i am constantly losing hubcaps - yes hubcaps (four in less than one year). i did not have these problems with the goodyear wranglers that were originally installed on the vehicle (no handling problems, no lost hubcaps). the only good thing about the tires are they are excellent in the snow and ice. what i hope you can do is to expand the recall. if a certain model of car is recalled, all models are recalled regardless of where they are made. with the blow-out i experienced and the current recall, i do not feel my family is safe. respectfully, linda catanzaro. *ak( dot number: vd 66 tire size: r 90 )
09/02/2000108/01/1997
 Damaged tire was noticed while stationary.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75/15 )
09/08/200004/01/1999
 Upon inspection by my auto mechanic, i was informed today that my right front tire was near imediate failure from seperation of the tread from the tire casing and that the two rear tires were also near failure. i called my dealer and they stated that they will not involve themselves with tires that are not part of a recall. i must replace the tires tommorrow for the safety of my family. please secure the safety of other families by alerting the public of the present dangers. recall or not, get these tires off the road.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p2357515 )
05/09/2000402/01/1997
 Crack [seperation?] around circumference on sidewalls ,3/4 inch in from tread( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
06/01/1997
 My tires are causing the truck to go thump thump thump all the time. they have cracks around the tread area. the one tire (i was told by expert tire has the steel belt showing. the tires had been rotated 2 months earlier and that tire had been put in the back where i couldn't see it. by sherwood. both places say that the thumping noice is due to front wheel ailgment needed. plus that is the reason why they say the one tire is bad. i feel that both these problems are bad ones and i need to tell you all. thanks pamela s pwhen i brake (not everytime, but a lot) it seems that they do not catch. i put on the brakes and i can fell it draging. it causes the truck to pull but not enought to cause me to lose control. it does however causes the truck to go farther out in the street after the stop light or sign.this has happened about 10 to 15 times.( dot number: w2hl tire size: 235-75r15 )
09/01/1999
 The tires on my vehicle are the same type and size as the recalled tires. according to a local firestone location, my tires have not been recalled. however, firestone stated that my tires are doing the same thing as the recalled tires and should be replaced. it is a concern that after the firestone customer service was told my tires are showing the same signs, they did not question which plant my tires came from. apparently, the recall should include tires from other plants. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
303/01/1998
 Went to firestone to have tires checked not recalled but ntire shown signs of dry rot said would replace but had to use same brand. the truck is driven everyday. there shouldnt be dry rott it is shown on three tires right near the treads what is my course of action? *ak( dot number: )
09/01/1999109/01/1997
 Tire failed at 60 mph. sidewall blew out. i saved tire.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235sr15 )
09/26/1998104/01/1997
 My lease exp on this vehicle 5/99 so i no longer have it. i was driving on a freeway approx 60 mph when i felt that my car was not gripping the road. i saw pieces of the tire disintegrating thru my rear view mirror. i pulled over and called ford road svc. i reported to firestone, no interest in helping. i went to star lincoln dealership to purchase rim and tire for $300.00. i would like a refund.( dot number: )
07/01/2000106/01/1999
 Vehicle started to vibrate, we checked all of the tires and saw nothing, continued to drive and eventually the vibration subsided some. later noticed section of tread missing on back left tire. took vehicle to authorized firestone dealer who immediately replaced defective tire and kept it. gave us small credit toward new firestones. bought firestone atx ii tires. filed complaint with firestone and with tire dealer on 8/7/2000 for both sets of tires. still have original 3 tires and original spare -never used- review of 3 shows what appears to be stress all around outer edge of tread. am thankful no accident resulted and hope this information assists in investigation.( dot number: vdhl1py157 tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/08/2000512/01/1997
 Tires were inspected by firestone & found to be defective. firestone said these tires are not on recall list but said that all tires should be replaced but i would have to pay for replacement tires.( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/11/2000511/01/1997
 360 degree cracks 5/32 & 3/32 deep all tires---firestone refuses to include in recall. i have the tires and can provide them to you for analysis.( dot number: vnhl tire size: 235/75/15 )
09/08/20000
 After vacation consumer inspected the tires, looking for numbers on tires, but found cracks on them. had received a recall notice, but it did not include the dot information. firestone, wilderness at, p235/75 r15, made in canada. *ak
07/29/20001
 Vehicle had tire separation (firestone) . yh
05/22/2000106/01/1998
 I was on the freeway with my son it was hot when we got off it sounded like i had a flat tire when we looked the half tread around and half width was raised way up so we took side roads home. the dealership told me it's firestones problem ..firestone told me to pay $58.75 for a new one so i did ...no one ever checked the rest of my tires until i made them after the recall started one tire had 46lbs. in it the others were way off too. i am now stuck with a firestone tire thats not on the recall for my spare and i have purchased 4 goodyear tires to go on my car. i have sent away for the $400. i suposely get for the goodyear and i also asked for my $58.75 for the tire that almost killed us... never before the recall did the dealership or firestone have any concerns about the tires or the well being of the drivers as far as air pressure or a chance of faulty tires.........i still loose $ on the tires but thank goodness i did not die w/ my baby on that day......( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
12/29/1999102/01/1998
 Vehicle experienced failure of the firestone wilderness tires prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement and replacement of remaining tires (00t-005). *mjs
06/20/20001
 The firestone wilderness at 235/75/15 tire failed prior to recall notice while driving, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
03/01/2000
 I have 5 tires on my mountaineer that are not part of the recall and are cracking severly between the tread and the tire. i do not feel this is safe, and my local firestone store has said they will not do anything to replace these tires. my wife and baby ride in this vehicle and i do not want anything to happen to them. i would appreicate a return e-mail about this !! my e-mail - electslsmn@aol.com( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
106/01/1999
 Pe00-020, tire size p23575r15, dot w2hl1py, orignial equipment with mercury mountaineer 1997 with 39600 miles. all 4 tires kept vibrating even after they have been balanced. tires were checked again aug 21,2000 at ford. but dealer claimed tire checked okay.however, tires were still vibrating.there was no solution unless consumer replaced tires at this point.*ak
03/01/2000
 I have already submitted a voq my odi # is 726973. i did not have the dot # in my original report to you. it is w2hl. it is not part of firestone's voluntary recall. i believe as you investigate further, your agency and congressional hearings will expand this recall. i have kept this tire, and if anyone wants to inspect it they are welcome.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
02/01/19981
 February 1998 while driving on a divided highway between phoenix and tucson at about 65mph, the left rear tire blew out by throwing the entire tread belt off and causing the car to end up crossing the left lane and going down into the median. the tire was taken back to firestone in tucson in feb 98 and they said too bad, its road hazzard, you hit something on the highway and just weren't smart enough to know it. mercury at least replaced the rim. we were so disgusted with firestone that we bought two new tires for the front from a different dealer. thank god it was the rear tire that blew out.( dot number: vdhl1py127 tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/30/1999105/01/1999
 I live in southern az i was returning from a trip. i was going 75 mph when i heard a thumping noise. pulled off the side of the road & discovered the tread on the left rear tire had peeled away. drove 30 miles back to tucson & had spare put on. went to sears and had tire replaced.( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
08/16/2000110/01/1999
 Tread failed, is a wilderness at but not a vd manufactured tire. not part of present recall but should be( dot number: tire size: 15 )
08/07/2000105/22/1999
 Pe00d20.; original equipment on a mercury mountineer, 1997 23575r15. firestone said all 4 tires have cracks were treadline meets sidewalls, consumer was very concerned that the tread may separate. *ak the customer indicates that these tires could blow up anytime. some firstone dealers have also said the tires are defective. *yh
01/22/2000107/01/1998
 Tires were replaced since there were signs of hunks of tire being thrown from the tire. there appeared to be evenely spaced stress mars in the tire. i feared for my safety and had them replaced in january.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
07/01/1999106/01/1997
 I was driving and my tire exploded and shredded. i have never seen a tire look like that. firestone told me they found a nail in the tire but every flat tire i have ever ahd has never done that. it sounded like a small plane was landing on my car. in light of recent developments i am very happy that all that was damaged was he tire and the rim it was a terrfying experience.( dot number: tire size: p23575rx15 )
 Firestone wilderness/at tires on this vehicle, size p235r75/15 have been replaced 4 times due to sidewall and tread separation. this happened whenever consumer traveled to florida, and arizona. firestone has been contacted. *ak
07/26/1999
 Tires are blowing out due to dirt road sufaces.was told by firestone that wrong tires are on the vehicle. *ak
 While driving at approximately 40 mph front and rear tires on the right side just opened up, causing vehicle to roll over, resulting in injuries. *ak
04/21/1997
 Tires are vibrating and cupping.
TIRES - SIDEWALL
1
 Tire tread separated from the sidewall. the consumer had four tires installed on the suv and when they reached 1/2 of tread, the two front tires experienced sidewall separation. *ph *jb
05/09/2001109/06/1997
 Original equipment on a 1997, mountineer, p235/75r15 size, dot#: yn. tread on right rear tire has started to separate from side.*ak *jb
1
 Pe-00-020; original equipment, tire size p23575r16, dot number hyh11ply508. right frontal tire sidewall was out of round or out of shape, causing a shimmy in steering wheel when driving. *ak firestone wilderness at tires. *slc
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/17/20001
 1997 mountaineer firestone tire separated while driving. *ts the consumer was informed that he would be reimbursed for the tires that he replaced. *jb
07/03/20001
 The manufacturer recommended that all the firestone tires be replaced, two of the original wilderness at tires that consumer had on his vehicle was replaced prior to recall, therfore consumer was denied reimbursement.*yh
07/26/20001
 While driving, tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover. firestone replaced two tires prior to the accident. (wilderness at p235/75r15) 53-c596-670 *jg
07/03/20001
 The manufacturer recommended that all the firestone tires be replaced, two of the original wilderness at tires that consumer had on his vehicle was replaced prior to recall, therfore consumer was denied reimbursement.*yh
01/31/1997112/01/1996
 Since ownership the tires would not properly hold air,had to weekly add air to maintain proper air pressure,tires were checked for leaks none could be found all 4 firestone atx (p235/75 r15) tires were replaced, consumer has since received a recall notification, however has not received reimbursement and that was over 8 months ago. *jb
108/22/2000
 The vehicle was purchased with recalled firestone tires, only two of the tires were replaced under the recall, consumer is not satisfied with the dealership which sold the vehicle with recalled tires, consumer believes that this should have been taken care of prior to sale. nlm
09/06/20001
 Dealer replaced 1 wilderness at p2357r515 tire, under recall (00t-005), another tire other than that one replaced is out of round, causing steering wheel to wobble, owner would like all wilderness at tires replaced. cj
1
 Firestone tires developed very odd wear, the left tire began falling apart while driving, consumer feels firestone is not handling the recall situation in a satisfactory manner, consumer rerquested reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a comtetitive retailer prior to august 9, 2000 (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 serial#vd). nlm
509/01/1997
 Firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were showing signs of tread separation on all 5 tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc
1
 Consumer is having a hard time getting reimbursed for faulty tires, the consumer has sent all original documents but the manufacturer continues to ask for original documentation leading the consumer to believe that they have been lost. nlm
509/01/1997
 Firestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were showing signs of tread separation on all 5 tires, the consumer replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc
1
 Consumer is having a hard time getting reimbursed for faulty tires, the consumer has sent all original documents but the manufacturer continues to ask for original documentation leading the consumer to believe that they have been lost. nlm
1
 Firestone tires developed very odd wear, the left tire began falling apart while driving, consumer feels firestone is not handling the recall situation in a satisfactory manner, consumer rerquested reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a comtetitive retailer prior to august 9, 2000 (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 serial#vd). nlm
10/05/1998108/21/1997
 Was driving 55mph; rear end felt loose & vehicle started to become wobbly. lost control of vehicle after air left tire. vehicle pulled sharply to right, then became stuck in sand. checked tires & noticed right rear tire had completely lost its tread.*ak firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15, dot vnhl. *slc
1
 Firestone tires were not included in recall 00t-005 but three out of four tires had tread separation (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). nlm
3
 3 of the consumer's firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) are not included in recall 00t005, however are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all of the tires. *slc
08/28/20001
 All four tires had a hairline fracture around the circumference of the tire on both sides, where the tread meets the sidewall. tires were firestone wilderness at, p23575r15, dot # vnhl1py247. owner replaced all four tires. owner requesting reimbursement under recall (00t-005). *cj
108/01/1997
 After announcement of voluntary recall consumer inspected his firestone wilderness at tires and found cracks around the circumference of all 5 tires (including the spare), consumer tires are not included in recall. nlm
07/06/20002
 Firestone wilderness at tires (p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, there was also damage to the fender and the back tail light, consumer later had trouble with the alignment so a dealer replaced the tires at a discounted price, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damages to the vehicle, the replacement tires, and the spare tire that has not yet been replaced. *slc
08/08/20001
 Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced steel belt separation. *slc
1
 Rear firestone wilderness at tire had an area of uneven tread wear, consumer replaced all four tire as a safety precaution, consumer felt their tires should be included and request reimbursement. nlm
10/11/2000101/01/1998
 While driving, consumer noticed vibration and a steering problem, vehicle was taken to a ford dealer for inspection and informed of the left front tire showing signs of tread separation, tires are firstone wilderness at p235/75r15 dot w2hl. *slc
1
 The wilderness at tires were included in recall 00t-005, consumer had problems obtaining replacement tires at firestone and went to a competitor to get tires replaced, consumer request reimbursement. nlm
103/01/1998
 Firestone wilderness at tire p235 75 r15 experienced cracking below tire treads. *slc
07/29/19991
 Consumer was experiencing severe vibration when dealer checked the tire he found thet the friestone wilderness tires (p235/75r15) were ripping apart, consumer immediately replaced all four tires prior to recall notice 00t-005 and request reimbursement. nlm
1
 Firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 experienced cracking at the treadline, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc
08/18/2000109/01/1999
 Because of a recent flat tire, i realized the tires i had. all my tires have the tread cracking both inside and out but the firestone dealership has said because there are 50,000 miles on the vehicle, warranty is no longer valid! after 3 inspections at other tire dealerships, my tires have wear of 7/32 to 10/32. wouldn't there be less tread if the tires were the original on the car? (dot number: vn tiresize: p235/75r15)
05/16/1999110/01/1997
 We experienced a blow out on the right front tire and upon examination discovered tread separation on the left front. both tires were original. these tires are not identified as part of the recall, but were clearly defective. i replaced the two front tires at 40,977 miles and have now purchased 5 new tires. (dot number: p235 tiresize: p235/75r15)
06/10/20001
 Lr tire came apart at about 65 mph causing operator to lose control of iv tire: firestone wilderness a/t 235/75r15. other #s: are 105s, 027477. (claim# 38-j372-798) *mw
07/16/20001
 Iv has firestone wilderness tires. one of the tires's tread partially seperated and damaged the iv. lost of information in the news regardings these tires. (claim# 17-9136-575) *mw
04/03/20001
 This qualifies for firestone recall, vehicle came equipped w/ at wilderness tires. tire blew causing damage tire is a firestone wilderness at, p235/75r15. (claim# 25-5379-112) *mw
08/13/20001
 Tire exploded while driving & damaged the vehicle wilderness at firestone tire #235/75r15 the tread came totally apart. (claim# 16-n131-327) *mw
08/04/20001
 Rear tire blew at highway speed and casing flew off, damaging car. this was a firestone wilderness tire that has been in the news lately and may have been effective. (claim# 03-3162-568) *mw
07/26/20001
 Had blow out on rt ft tire then veh flipped ems took jana to hospital in seguin hospital located off of hwy 123. note firestone had put 2 new tires about 2 weeks ago, she had e-ml firestone about having prior problems witht he tires. wilderness at p235/75r15 tread peeled off of tire. (claim# 53-c596-670) *mw
304/11/1997
 Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced loud humming sound, thumps, and cracking. *slc
4
 Firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation. *slc
09/22/20001
 1997, mercury, mountineer. consumer does not know if the firestone wilderness (p235 75 r15) tires are the original ones. left rear tire had a bubble, about the size of a fist, forming on the tire. tokk to firestone, and they replaced tire.*ak dot # w2hl1py476. *slc
08/01/1997
 Firestone tires are not on the recall list, but have exstensive tread separation on all 4 tires. the dealership that inspected my tires in lue of the recall suggested i replace all 4 tires. my question is, can or will i be reinburst for the replacement of these particular tires.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
07/01/20000
 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 5omph on highway and heard a noise. she felt vibration inside of vehicle. she was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that left rear driver's side tire tread separated from the rim. consumer stated that manufacturer will contacted. *ak
06/01/2000107/01/1997
 Consumer received a recall notice from firestone#recall number. two rear tire s and front tires have tread separation. firestone, wilderness#at, p235/75r15.*ak all four tires have hairline cracks around the tread. *yh
09/18/20001
 Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: while parked, noticed front tires showed sign of tread separation from top of tire, where tread meets. tires mounted on a 1997 mercury, mountaineer; original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w2hl. firestone was not notified at this time. *ak
09/20/2000410/01/1997
 Tires not under recall/i found cracks around the side wall all around the threat on the inside and outside of tire, all four tires are the same. i check the tires back in august when the recall first came out and there was no cracks in the tires. i will be replacing the tires and keeping the old tires hoping that the recall will be expaned. looking at the other failures that have been listed , i found other threat seperation on wildernees tires that are not cover by recall. *ak( dot number: vhhl tire size: p235/15 )
09/12/2000407/01/1997
 All four tires are showing signs of tread separation on both the inside and outside.*ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
111/12/1999
 Pe-00-020; tires are believed to be original equipment on a mercury, mountaineer 1997, tires size p23575r15 dot number begin with w2hl, tires have 50 thousand miles on them. consumer has notice evidence of tread separtion on the left rear tire and the right rear tire, the inner belts are separating which is causing the tires to wobble. *ak
07/06/2000102/01/1999
 The left rear tire tread came off and damaged the brake system and rear panel. we were going approx. 50 miles per hr. the tire did not go flat but did catch on fire. the firestone dealer in alexander city, ala. replaced the tire and repaired the brake system. total cost $985.75. the cost to repair panel is $534.21. firestone in kennasaw, ga. replaced all four tires on aug. 5, 2000, at a cost to me of $100.00. i would like to receive reimbursement for all my costs related to the tire recall. i have all receipts if needed.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
202/01/1999
 Consumer was experiencing exccesive tread wear and vibration with these widerness/at p23575r15 dot:vuj27040. firestone was contacted.*ak *slc
06/01/2000
 There were 4 of these tires on my vehicle. i took the vehicle to a firestone dealer who told me since they didn't have the letters vd , which indicated the factory name, on them they were fine. about l week later my son was en route from charlotte to atlanta when one of these tires separated. he had to go to the expense of staying in a motel that night. the next morning he bought a goodyear tire and proceeded to atlanta. luckily his life was spared. when he returned to charlotte on the following monday, he again talked with a firestone dealer and we called the hotline for assistance. we were again told there was nothing they could do since the tires had not been recalled. he did not feel safe driving around with the 3 others on the vehicle so he bought 3 more goodyear tires. we would like to be reimbursed for these tires. *ak( dot number: tire size: 105sm/s )
12/01/1998
 One of four identical tires installed at factory bubbled and started to separate, at which time i replaced all four. i kept the wilderness at's in my shed because they are not on the list of recalled tires, but obviously are defective and dangerous. they were installed on a mercury mountaineer, and are a passenger tire, not a truck tire, which concerns me. i took the car to the mercury dealer and firestone dealer, but they refused to address any problem, simply stating that my tires are not part of the national recall.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/24/2000102/01/1998
 Vibration, stopped and saw ~3 inch tread separation on sidewall near running surface( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
05/01/19991
 Traveling south on i-84 in northern utah at 75 mph when tire tread instantly and completley separated from the tire. four of the five original equipment tire that are currently on the vehicle are from the w2 plant, so there is a high probability that the failed tire was also from w2. *ak( dot number: w2 tire size: p235/75r15 )
06/23/2000104/18/1997
 While driving consumers heard a loud noise and the vehicle began to ride rough, upon inspection consumers noticed that the tread peeled off the tire.
09/07/20001
 Tire tread on firestone wilderness/at, p23575r15 has separated. consumer has noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the tires. firestone has been contacted.*ak customer has requested firestone to reimburse cost of replacing five tires. dot # w2hl1py306. *yh
09/13/2000111/07/1998
 Firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, prior to failure consuemr heard a bumping noise and slowed down, when inspecting tire the belts were sticking out, consumer replaced all 5 tires. *slc
05/01/1999
 Peoo o20; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. right passenger's tire tread separated. he was able to bring vehicle to a complete stop. firestone #atx, p23575r15. there were no injuries. consumer contacted firestone, and they replaced tires with the other defective tires from #vd plant. *ak
07/02/2000107/01/1999
 Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire was noticed with steel belt coming through the tire, mounted on a 1997, mercury, mountaineer, original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w1hl1eyo27. firestone notified, and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall. also, tire available for analysis. *ak
08/24/2000102/01/1998
 Vibration, stopped and saw ~3 inch tread separation on sidewall near running surface( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
107/20/1999
 Original equipment on a 1997, mercury, mountaineer, p235/75r15 size dot# wzhl1py107 and wzhl1py296. tread on the left rear tire was starting to separate. firestone has inspected tires. *ak the right front tire failed. the customer bought four new tires for safety reason. *yh
 Pe00-020; p23575r15, dot w2hc1py original equipment with 1997 mercury mountaineer with 40,000 miles. consumer received recall from firestone , consumer took vehicle to firestone. dealer indictated that tires were not part of the recall, but wastold that all 4 tires had same defect. tires were showing evidence of cracking as vd plant tires. consumer has to pay to replace tires.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
07/01/2000010/16/1998
 Pe20020; original equipment on a mercury mountineer. left front tire tread was beginning to separate. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
01/01/1998
 Manufacturers defect, tread did not separate( dot number: vnhl1py227 tire size: p235/75r15 )
07/01/20001
 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and tread started to separte from the rim. tire is firestone wilderness#at , 23575r15, #wzhlipy257. *ak
01/01/1999
 About 9 months ago my wife was driving on a highway at about 65 miles per hour when two tires had the tread delamination, simultaneously (luckily the tires were both on th rear and no injuries resulted). recently i have noted controversy regarding the type of defect in these tires and believe that the simultaneous occurrence of delamination may be important. the day was hot and sunny and the tires were both at the same speed. i do not have details with me, but have the details available (including one dot number) if you are interested in additional information. dean rieger( dot number: )
05/13/2000102/01/2000
 Other remaining original tires are cracked along the tread on sidewall. we have tried several options to get tires replaced but were told that it could be 18 months. my wife is pregnant and we have to travel to the doctor 120 miles a way once a month. we feel uncomfortable driving with these tires. *ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/15/1999106/01/1999
 Tread separated from tire. tire was inflated to 32 psi. firestone did not mention any known problems with the tire, but they did give treadwear credit toward a new set of tires.( dot number: vdhl tire size: p23575r15 )
06/24/2000
 One high speed blow-out; and a second tire also separated( dot number: tire size: 15 )
06/13/2000206/07/2000
 Pe00020 ;tire tread separation: while driving about 65/70 mph, tread peeled off rear passenger's side tire. vehicle went all over the highway before driver was able to gain control. tire size p235/75r15, dot # urbx074593, original tire equipment on a 1997, mercury mountaineer. damages to the vehicle was repaired by the dealership. also, replaced two tires at no charge to owner. *ak the rear left tire also began to peel and these tires are unsafe and should be recalled, according to the customer. *yh
08/09/2000412/01/1999
 After media publicity on the tire matter, i inspected tires on vehicle stated. all four tires have a separation between the tread and the sidewall around the entire circumference. the separation is both on the inside and outside sidewalls. i took the vehicle to the dealership where purchased, and they in turn sent me to the local firestone dealer. the manager of the store observed the separations and commented that he had never seen anything like it before. he said that i would have to wait for the recall notice from firestone. i am a resident of the state of illinois and we are among the last states to be considered for the recall (by year end 2001). meanwhile, i feel that this is a safety issue that concerns my family that needs to be addressed sooner than 2001. i appreciate any help you can give on this concern.( dot number: ? tire size: p235/75r15 )
07/28/2000108/01/1999
 While driving freeway speed, my rear left tire experienced tread separation causing me to lose control of my vehicle. it was noted that this tire was still completely inflated, only the tread was missing. a witness directly behind my vehicle watched the tread come off of my tire and hit her car. at the accident scene, a firefighter told me of the news special on cbs channel 2 news that aired july 25th. i broke my hand, broke a rib, and badly sprained my neck. i am now paying for a rental car. i am a single mother of three. i would like to be made aware of any updating information on the firestone tire investigation. i have lots of pictures of the tire, and i even have access to the tire (until they total my car - which may be soon) it is still inflated. it looks as if it was scalped. thank you! *ak( dot number: )
 Charlie henderson ford say they are not responsible for the tire failure....firestone dealership says it is not responsible because i did not purchase the tires and can not provide a receipt. these tires were brand new. someone is responsible for 5 brand new tires that put my son in a life threatening situation and caused 3500.00 damage to our vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 )
12/31/1999105/01/1999
 During december 1999 i had a firestone wilderness at tire begin to separate; therefore, i replaced the tire. on approximately april 16, 2000 i had another firestone wilderness at tire actually seperate while traveling on interstate 10 at approximately 70 miles per hour. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
07/10/1999407/01/1998
 We no longer have the tires on our car. however, all four tires had the steel belts fall apart at one time. the rear right tire had a blowout while we were driving causing close to $11,000 in damage on our vehicle, $3,000 in personal expense for us and other expenses to our insurance company for property damage. the week before our trip in which the tires fell apart, we had our tires rotated, aleigned and checked. we always have our vehicles in top shape not only for a trip, but throughout the year as well. i would also like to mention that i did not know some of the information asked for on the form. i did my best. i am hoping that the investigation into the firestone tires would help to recover some of the expense we and our insurance company had to pay. due to the accident, our rates have increased as well. *ak( dot number: ? tire size: unknown )
06/25/2000405/01/1999
 The rubber peeled away from the tires.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
08/05/2000411/01/1997
 All four tires exhibit cracking around the circumference of the tire at the tread / sidewall interface. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
07/16/2000202/01/2000
 On both incidents, the tread separated from the tire..in the second incident the tread pealed at 75mph, slapped the right rear fender off the truck and broke the back tail light.( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 )
06/04/1998105/01/1997
 The tire came apart at 60 miles per hour on a clean open road (i-70 in frederick, md). i had it replaced and was thankful it wasn't the front tire as the driver was able to bring it to a stop along side the road. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 )
08/06/20000
 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud thumping noise. right rear tire tread had separated. there was no sidewall , and tread was stranded. actually, they were driving on the rim. tire was firestone wilderness #at. there were no injuriues, and they had to replace the tire and rim. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
06/29/2000
 Orginal equipment on a 97 mountaineer. tread separated on the right rear tire. *ak firestone wilderness at 235/75/r15 *mw
08/10/2000
 Pe-00-020-tire size p23575r15, dot number w2hl1py257, and tires only had 22000 miles on them. when driving at 65 mph on a very hot day driver's side frontal tread completely came apart in pieces, causing loss of vehicle control. vehicle was damaged. consumer contacted a tire inspection company, inspector noted that belt within the tread separated which looked to be a defect. please provide any further details. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
04/22/2000110/01/1999
 While driving at 75mph front left firestone atx tire (p23575r15) blew out due to tread separation. dealer prorated tire.*ak the consumer also purchased 3 other tires. *slc
06/14/1997
 There was loud grinding noise coming from the two front tires. consumer had to replace the two front tires because the tires were down to the steel due to tread wearing out.*ak

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