Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
B-SERIES TRUCK
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
00T005000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
If The Tread Separates From The Tire, The Driver Can Lose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash Causing Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
14400000
Date Owners Notified
20000826
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20000821