| NHTSA Recall # | 7617 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 00T005000 |
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| Manufacturer | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Date of notification | 26/08/00 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | T |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 21/08/00 |
| Report created | 10/08/00 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 14400000 |
| 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 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. |
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