1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER RECALL - #00T005000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER |
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| Manufacturer |
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/10/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/26/2000 |
| # Affected |
14,400,000 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| Notes |
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| See also |
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
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