Firestone tires

[jsaid]

I just bought 1999 explorer with Firestone Wildernes tires DOT W2 and V2 numbers.
What can I do to see if the tires has recall?

 

[Turdle]

I think you should take it to a dealer for new tires.

Check spare also

 

[Gimp]

http://www.firestone.com/news/news_index.asp?id=renotification/060721a

Scroll down to mid page - gives serial numbers of recalled tires

 

[BrooklynBay]

My thread on recalls also lists a link about tire recalls: Dead Link Removed This is the link to tire recalls: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/p...rch+Selected+Type&step=2&SearchType=DrillDown

 

[BrooklynBay]

Report Date : August 15, 2006 at 12:59 AM
SEARCH TYPE : TIRES
Brand Name : FIRESTONE
Tire Line : WILDERNESS AT
Tire Size : UNK

Make : FIRESTONE Model : WILDERNESS AT Build Dates : Information not Available
Manufacturer : BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00T005000 Recall Date : AUG 16, 2000
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14400000
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:
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
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.

Make : FIRESTONE Model : WILDERNESS AT Build Dates : Information not Available
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01X001000 Recall Date : MAY 22, 2001
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13000000
Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Make : FIRESTONE Model : WILDERNESS AT Build Dates : JUL 01, 1994 - APR 30, 1998
Manufacturer : BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01T016000 Recall Date : OCT 15, 2001
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2800000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT 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.