FORD EXPLORER 1997: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00T005000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-08-26 | 2000-08-21 | 2000-08-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14400000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
