Firestone/tread separation
Defect Summary
Tire description: wilderness le tires (both black and raised white letter tires) produced during the week of april 24, 2000 (the seventeenth week of 2000) at the cuernavaca, mexico plant with tire serial numbers v672wl11700 (blackwall) and v672wl21700 (raised white letters). these tires were used as original equipment on model year 2000 yukon xl 1500 series vehicles and were also offered as optional equipment on the 2000 chevrolet suburban 1500 series vehicles. tread separation can occur due to a lack of adhesion to the first steel belt.
Safety Consequence
Tread belt separation may be noticed by irregular wear, noise, or vibration. with continued use, it may lead to complete separation of the tread/belt package from the tire carcass, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
On january 2, 2001, firestone made a public announcement of the defect and that replacement tires are immediately available at no cost to the customer. replacement tires are available at either their local gm or chevrolet dealer or by their local authorized participating firestone retailer. owner notification began january 1, 2001. owners should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.
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FAQ: Recall 01T001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01T001000?
NHTSA recall 01T001000 was issued by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on January 2, 2001. It addresses: Firestone/tread separation. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01T001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.