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JimB
GenIII
1/10/2002
10:52:47
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 Subject: TIRE RECALL
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This was issued today from NHTSA and may apply to some of you -
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Models: Firestone Wilderness AT P23575R15
Firestone Wilderness AT P23575R16
Number Involved: 2,800,000
Dates of Manufacture: July 1994 - April 1998
Defect: These tires pose an increased risk of tread separation. 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: Customers should check the DOT serial number at once. The serial number is located on either the inside or outside of the tire in the lower sidewall area directly above the rim flange and is preceded by the letters "DOT." If the last digit of the DOT serial number is "4," "5," "6," "7," or the last three digits of the DOT serial number are 018 through 188, these tires will be replaced free of charge. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Nov. 7, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Firestone at 1-800-465-1904 or 1-888-276-2120 in Puerto Rico.
[NHTSA Recall No. 01T016]
99 SY 3.9 Dakota Sport
99 PB 5.9 Durango SLT
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92dakotahd
GenI
1/10/2002
13:39:57
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Is this separate from the first recall?
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eallen
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2002
18:33:42
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The first FIRESTONE recall was for the 15 inch tire only, not the 16. FORD did their own recall (not through Firestone) on the 16 and 17 inch tires about 6 months ago. Now it looks like FIRESTONE is finally recalling the 16" tires on their own.
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JimB
GenIII
1/10/2002
19:42:07
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This was just released today. I am on the NHTSA media list. - Jim
99 SY 3.9 Dakota Sport
99 PB 5.9 Durango SLT
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92dakotahd
GenI
1/10/2002
20:18:02
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Sorry if I'm bothering anyone but I'm at college and my Dak is parked about a mile away right now. I have Wilderness A/Ts and got two new ones in the first recall about a year ago or more and am curious whether or not those and the other two could be implicated.
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DeaPee
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2002
23:53:07
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I know we all say Bridgestone is good, but what's the difference between Bridgestone and Firestone? They're the same company -- I'm assuming the same tire with a different name -- maybe made at a different plant??? Can someone clear this up for me?
BTW: I work at a Ford dealer and the [first] Firestone recall (haven't heard about this second "recall" yet), is going to be over in 3 months, so if you were waiting until winter was over or until you have no tread left on the Wilderness AT's, now would be the time to get that taken care of.
Also, don't take my word for that, all dealers may be different. Call your dealer if you have questions about that.
- Dave
- 01 RC SLT 4x4 3.9 BLACK
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