This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While traveling on 405 freeway left front tire blewout/ both air bags went off, and windshield was cracked by the impact of airbags. Left front fender/ bumper were damaged. When tire blewout truck turned to the left. Consumer was doing approximately 55-60 mph. Entire tread was shredded away. Consumer was not injured nor did he crash the truck.
While driving the vehicle had a blowout which caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway to the right, then struck several trees and rolled onto it's left and top areas, the vehicle came to rest on it's to. (Texas peace officer's accident report). Nlm
While driving front drivers tire separated, causing an accident. Dot #vnw81xl, size lt26575R16. Orginial tires. During the accident consumers wife sustained minor injuries to lower legs.( Firestone steeltex LT265 75R16)
The pickups left front 16 inch Firestone steeltex tire had a malfunction of some type which in turn caused the pickup to sharply veer left going onto the median and then crossing the westbound lanes, the driver of the U-haul (deceased) was killed as a result of the pickup crossing the median and into the path of the westbound lanes (attorney for deceased). Nlm
Cab of the truck vibrated very hard at any speed. Took to mechanic and they replaced torque converter, then hub, still same problem. Took to Ford, Ford replaced tires, still shaking. Then, they replaced driveshaft, still shook. Dealer did not know what the problem was.
- Pittsburg, PA, USA
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Tires were constantly going flat. Several times I pulled pieces of gravel/rock out to find that was the cause of the leaking. I feel these tires were unreasonably susceptible to punctures. To hear of gravel piercing through the tire, I replaced them fearing that if I hit a larger piece of debris that a severe tire failure may occur. (tiresize: 265/75/16)
While traveling at 45 mph heard a loud noise. Afterwards, vehicle traveled out of control. Consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed rear tire had a blowout.
I had just checked the tire pressures (70psi) prior to leaving home. 45 minutes into the trip, I felt 2 or 3 seconds of rough shaking of the steering wheel and then a loud noise accompanied by a "drop" of the left rear of the vehicle. I had taken my foot off of the acelorator at the shaking and maintained control while gently braking and when slowed enough, pulled off of the highway. I was towing a gooseneck trailor and all whights were within load capacity of the F350. The sepeaated tire tread completely tore up the rear panel of the truck, two estimated within $50 of each other; lowest was $2654. I filed a claim with Firestone to pay or the repair and was required to send them the tire remants as part of that claim. I think those tires are too light for a superduty truck rated at 3600# load capacity. There were no injuries with the blow-out, but I cut my finger really badly undoing the bent fender strut damaged by the tire in order to get the spare tire on. (dot number: Vnw81xl487 tiresize: 265/75R16)
The tread, in a 1 piece "belt" separated from the tire; both beads remained seated on the rim. Tire dealer said no tire defect and required us to buy a new tire. They kept the tire.( dot number: )
Traveling on highway, suddenly tire deflated. Stopped, belt had slipped and cut through top of outside edge of tire for about 6 inches. (tiresize: 265/75 R16)( dot number: Tire size: 265/75 R16 )
On October 17, 1998 after driving on a us Montana 300 miles I had a front passenger tire blow out. The last I recall was jerking the wheel and when I corrected I struck a small irrigation bridge in the on coming lane causing my truck to roll. This caused me to fracture my skull, break my neck, and be hospitilized for seven weeks. I had an engineer, who is a private consultant for Goodyear, examine the photographs of my tire and sent me a report saying the tire failed due to lw air pressure. I had my tire checked by a certified Ford dealership the day prior to my accident and I have proof of that. If this tire is the fault of Goodyear it should be recalled before others nearly die like I did. I have two peices of the tire and the rim in my possession. The engineer said if I found the tire I may find melted nylon on the sidewall which I did find the tire. It does have melted nylon on the rubber and it is a 360 degree seperation with the inside and outside of the tire still on the rim and the tread section missing.( dot number: Tire size: 235/85R16 )
I nearly died as a result of a front, passenger tire that failed causing my vehicle to leave the roadway after I tried to correct after the blowout. I struck the end of an irrigation bridge and rolled my truck, breaking my neck, fracturing my skull and being hospitilized for seven weeks. I had a private engineer who is a consultant for Goodyear look at the photographs of my tire and give a report that it was a failure due to running low on air. I had my tire pressure checked 1 day prior to the accident and have proof of that. I found two parts of the tire and the wheel recently and as the engineer said I would find melt nylon on the sidewall, I did find melted nylon. I have the two pieces of the tire in my possession.( dot number: Tire size: 235/85R 16 )
While traveling on a straight and level road the right rear tire had a complete failure. The air preasure in the tire was about 60 psi. Speed was about 55 mph. The failure was without warning and was total. The entire sidewall blew off. Tire was inspected by sears (the installer) who found no road hazard damage or puncture. (tiresize: 295/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: 295/75R16 )
On Sunday morning at approximately 9:00 a.M. 2miles West of santa rosa, New Mexico the right rear tire blew out. We were towing a 30 foot 5th wheel recreational vechicle at about 70 mph. Due to where this happened, I had to leave the roadway to keep from being run over by 18 wheelers running 75+ mph. Since I was in the left lane, I had to go in the center median. This area was extremely sloped and we were barely able to clear the roadway with the righ side of truck and trailer. New Mexico state highway patrol was contacted but never showed up. In order to continue to a location to find a replacement tire. We hap to buy a used tire for a spare. In Santa Fe, nm we located a Firestone dealer. He replaced both rear tires with the same model tire but a different tread design. He did not mention the there being a problem with these tires. After returning home and getting more details and the concern with safety, we bought replace tires from another manufactor. I feel Firestone should have ntified me of the possible problem before the incident. I am out over $800 for five replacement tires plus the $1500 damage to my truck. The Ford dealer was contacted and Ford called and ask a few questions but no futher contact. Firestone has made no contact. (dot number: Vnw81xm398 tiresize: LT265/7516)
While traveling at 70 mph vehicle was shaking. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed a bulge on side of tires. After a dealer inspected all tires, hairline cracks were found in the sidewalls of all the tires (Firestone twx R4S P265 75 R16). Dot #vnw8ixm.
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- Hunington Beach, CA, USA