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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 23 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
23 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2000
Tires
TREAD FACE SEPERATION. I HAVE SINCE TRADED THE OTHER THREE TIRES AND PURCHASED NEW TIRES. I WAS ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAD BLOW OUTS OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE 70'S. THIS EVENT CONCERNED ME ENOUGH TO GET THE TIRES OFF THE VEHICLE. I INCURRED A SUBSTANTIAL COST TO TRADE OUT SEEMINGLY NEW TIRES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW A S…
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TREAD FACE SEPERATION. I HAVE SINCE TRADED THE OTHER THREE TIRES AND PURCHASED NEW TIRES. I WAS ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAD BLOW OUTS OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE 70'S. THIS EVENT CONCERNED ME ENOUGH TO GET THE TIRES OFF THE VEHICLE. I INCURRED A SUBSTANTIAL COST TO TRADE OUT SEEMINGLY NEW TIRES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW A SITUATION LIKE MINE CAN BE INCLUDED IN A CLIAM ON THE RECALL TO FIRESTONE?( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT265-17 )
NHTSA ODI #727515
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 1999
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE ON A STEEP HILL AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF DOWN THE HILL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851691
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 1999
Electrical System
THERE IS NO MECHANICAL METHOD TO OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS.-IF POWER FAILS YOU CAN NOT GET OUT OF THE TRUCK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #702722
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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