Failure of this tire caused a danger to the driver and to other vehicles on the road. Tire tread was separated very badly. (tiresize: P235/75R15)( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Modesto, CA, USA

The Firestone fr 480 M+S P235/75R15 tire experienced a blowout off the sidewall from where the tire met the rim all the way to the tread area, the consumer replaced all the tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Seaside, OR, USA

The Firestone fr 480 M+S P235/75R15 tire experienced a blowout off the sidewall from where the tire met the rim all the way to the tread area, the consumer replaced all the tires and is requesting reimbursement.

- Seaside, OR, USA

Consumer has experienced tread separation/blowout on 6 occasion with Michelin tires with two causing damage to the rear drivers side of the truck, consumer request reimbursement but was denied (P235/75R15 SR4). Nlm

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Firestone tire experienced tread separation causing severe damage to vehicle due to loss of control and running into ditch and rocks, consumer requests full reimbursement.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

While driving, Firestone Wilderness AT tire P235/75R15 dot 8xhl1py119 experienced blowout on the right rear, sidewall was the only part left, damage was done to the wheel well.

- Fredericktown, MO, USA

Going 55mph & vehicle started to vibrate. Was pulling to the right badly. Right front tire had a "V" in center of tire. Tread was still on tire. Looked like it was splitting in center of the tread where the "V" was located. Firestone, fr480xl 235/75R15 with 60,000 miles & dot code vdhl 1pa026.

- Mt Plymouth, FL, USA

When the first tire failed we were on I-70. A vibration occurred and then the tire lost about half of its tread. We changed the tire and returned home safely. The second tire began vibrating on I-90 just before buffalo wy. Being only about one mile from the campground we slowly made it in and changed the tire there. The next moring we drove to sheridan, wy to a Firestone dealer where they replaced the tire free of charge plus balancing. Later I discovered the Firestone dealer replaced my load range E tire with a load range D tire. The third tire blew without warning on I-70 throwing the tread into my tow vehicle and then jamming it into the tow dolly. Change the tire and now I without a spare. The forth tire began vibrating, I pulled over and inspected the tires and found another separated tire. Not having a spare we slowly traveled to goodland, ks to try and find a tire. Being a holiday we had to wait until the next morning to purchase two more tires. With the two new tires now on the left rear we made it home safely that night. We are very fortunate after four tire failures and no accidents. I've been driving for twenty-eight years and have never experienced anything like this before. Each time before leaving camp I always checked the tire pressure and made sure it was at the recommended pressure. I drove on certified scales before and after the trip, before unloading to be sure the vehicle was'nt overlaoded. This leads me to believe there is a serious problem with these tires and should be added to the recall list immediately before more tire failures occur and possibly fatalities. Your prompt attention is appreciated.( dot number: Vd1L1xa156 tire size: Lt22575R16 )

- Kearney, MO, USA

When the first tire failed we were on I-70. A vibration occurred and then the tire lost about half of its tread. We changed the tire and returned home safely. The second tire began vibrating on I-90 just before buffalo wy. Being only about one mile from the campground we slowly made it in and changed the tire there. The next moring we drove to sheridan, wy to a Firestone dealer where they replaced the tire free of charge plus balancing. Later I discovered the Firestone dealer replaced my load range E tire with a load range D tire. The third tire blew without warning on I-70 throwing the tread into my tow vehicle and then jamming it into the tow dolly. Change the tire and now I without a spare. The forth tire began vibrating, I pulled over and inspected the tires and found another separated tire. Not having a spare we slowly traveled to goodland, ks to try and find a tire. Being a holiday we had to wait until the next morning to purchase two more tires. With the two new tires now on the left rear we made it home safely that night. We are very fortunate after four tire failures and no accidents. I've been driving for twenty-eight years and have never experienced anything like this before. Each time before leaving camp I always checked the tire pressure and made sure it was at the recommended pressure. I drove on certified scales before and after the trip, before unloading to be sure the vehicle was'nt overlaoded. This leads me to believe there is a serious problem with these tires and should be added to the recall list immediately before more tire failures occur and possibly fatalities. Your prompt attention is appreciated. (dot number: Vd1L1xa156, tire size: Lt22575R16

- Kearney, MO, USA

I had purchased a new 1996 Ford F150 pick-up truck. On April 2, 1999 while driving from baton rouge to houston on highway I10 the rear passenger tire blew out (driving at 70 mph). The outer tread had blown off but the inner tube maintained pressure. When it blew, the outer tread destoyed the tail pipe as well as the tire-well mud guard. The tail pipe was replaced. The mud guard was not (the frame hole holding one end of the guard was ripped open and is no longer useable). About a month later, the truck began experiencing severe vibration problems (local driving at speeds less than 45 mph). The Ford dealer identified the problem as the tread coming loose from the tire on the front passenger side. On June 18 1999 I had the dealer replace the remaining tire with new ones. All together, it cost me $373.81 to replace the tires and tail pipe. I still have a damaged truck (tire well guard never replaced.)( dot number: Tire size: 75rx15xl )

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

I had purchased a new 1996 Ford F150 pick-up truck. On April 2, 1999 while driving from baton rouge to houston on highway I10 the rear passenger tire blew out (driving at 70 mph). The outer tread had blown off but the inner tube maintained pressure. When it blew, the outer tread destoyed the tail pipe as well as the tire-well mud guard. The tail pipe was replaced. The mud guard was not (the frame hole holding one end of the guard was ripped open and is no longer useable). About a month later, the truck began experiencing severe vibration problems (local driving at speeds less than 45 mph). The Ford dealer identified the problem as the tread coming loose from the tire on the front passenger side. On June 18 1999 I had the dealer replace the remaining tire with new ones. All together, it cost me $373.81 to replace the tires and tail pipe. I still have a damaged truck (tire well guard never replaced.)( dot number: Tire size: 75rx15xl )

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

PE 00 020/tire tread separation: During inspection of tires noticed splitting on sidewall. Notified Firestone, and informed consumer that tires were not under recall. Mounted on a 1996, Ford F150, original equipment, P235/70R16 and dot# W208.

- Breakenridge, TX, USA

PE00020; tire tread separation: Tires are dry rotting, and are cracking when tread meets the sidewall. Firestone Wilderness AT, size P265R7515, and dot W29Y1pk415. Tires were looked by Firestone dealership. The tires will be replaced at proration. Dot #W29Y1pk415.

- Wauconda, IL, USA