| NHTSA Record Id: 7604 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Recalled Component Id: 000011203000215181000000301 |
Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: EXPLORER |
Model Year: 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 00T005000 |
Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: -- |
End date of Manufacturing: -- |
| Report For : T |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 14400000 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Aug, 26 2000 |
Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company |
Report Received Date: Aug, 21 2000 |
| Record Creation date : Aug, 10 2000 |
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| 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. |
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