Recall 01T016000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 01T016000 · announced October 15, 2001 · Wilderness At · 2,800,000 units affected

The problem

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZES P235/75R15 AND P255/70R16, PRODUCED FROM JULY 1994 THROUGH APRIL 1998. THESE TIRES POSE AN INCREASED RISK OF TREAD SEPARATION.

The risk

IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSHMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON JANUARY 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 1-800-465-1904 OR 1-888-276-2120 IN PUERTO RICO FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.