Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 21, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION

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.

NHTSA ID: 00T005000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 14,400,000

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 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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