The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with Firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. 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.
The risk
Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.
The fix
Bridgestone/Firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 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 at 1-800-465-1904.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-065 (01V065000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Tires › Tread/belt |
| Report date | February 23, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 21,622 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the wheels & tires
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-065 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Bridgestone/Firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2001.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 21,622 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.