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The consumer replaced four of the Firestone tires due to separation defects, consumer is being denied reimbursement because the replacement was prior to recall notification (00T-005).
Although these tires were not included in the recall, the tread on all four tires was beginning to separate and I had to replace all four tires. (dot number: W2hlipy tiresize: 235-75-15)
Consumer was having front end alignment checked due to vehicle vibration, service technician noticed 2 front Firestone Wilderness AT tires were beginning tread separation and should not be driven on, consumer replaced tires and is requesting a reimbursement, tire size P235/75R15, dot W2hl1py337.
While traveling on highway heard a noise. Pulled vehicle over, and noticed tire tread separation. P23575R15. Firestone Wilderness AT dot W2hl, on May 16, 2001 consumer had tire replaced with another brand.
- Columbus, GA, USA
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PE00 020; consumer was traveling 35mph on a main street and suddenly heard a noise. He was able to pull over to side shoulder, and noticed that left rear tire tread separated from vehicle.. tire was a Firestone, wilderness#at, P235 R15. There were no injuries involved at this time.
PE00020, original equipment 1998, Ford Explorer, tire size P235/75R15, not recall, all four tires have cracks along tread which seems that tread may came off, which may cause a crash. Firestone says it is normal for tires to have cracks.
PE-00-020; original equipment, tire size P23575R15, dot number not available tires have over 31 thousand miles on them.. consumer noticed a bulge in the passenger's side rear Firestone Wilderness AT tire, tires have been rotated.
Front tire tread separated prior to recall notice 00T-005, dealer has indicated that it may take three to six months to get reimbursement for the faulty tire. Nlm
The right front and both rear Firestone Wilderness AT tires(P235 75 R15) are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting that Firestone pay for the replacement tires.
Consumer received recall 00T005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge.
The recall (00T-005) applied to the consumers tires, however consumer could not obtain recall replacement tires for several months, the consumer replaced tires from other source and requests reimbursement (attorney for consumer).
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires began deteriorating and one was showing signs of tread separation of the tread belt, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation, the tires were not included in the recall, however the consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacing the tires.
Firestone Wilderness AT tires experienced 2 blowouts, the consumer was informed by a Firestone representative that he would receive a recall letter because the tires are included in recall 00T005, however the consumer has not yet received this letter and is requesting reimbursement.
The original Firestone ATX (P235/75R50) tires on the vehicle were replaced due to tread separation prior to recall (00T-005) notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.
All 4 tires developed hairline cracks along the tread, consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement, consumer believes the recall should be expanded (Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75R15 serial dot W2hl). Nlm
Consumer replaced all four Firestone tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, at the time of replacement the tires were not included in the recall and the dealership replaced them, however consumer is requesting reimbursement and feels they may be included in the subsequent recall (00T-005).
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- Miami, FL, USA