Firestone/shoulder area cracking
Defect Summary
Tire description: firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h, produced at the wilson, north carolina plant from july 16, 1999, through november 1, 2000. these tires were installed as original equipment on certain model year 2000 and 2001 nissan altima se passenger cars. the recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. with increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.
Safety Consequence
Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could result in loss of tire pressure.
Corrective Action
Firestone will notify owners to bring in their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer for free replacement tires. owner notification began february 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904.
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FAQ: Recall 01T006000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01T006000?
NHTSA recall 01T006000 was issued by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on February 20, 2001. It addresses: Firestone/shoulder area cracking. The recall affects approximately 952,000 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 01T006000 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.