PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and tread started to separte from the rim. Tire is Firestone wilderness#at, 23575R15, #wzhlipy257.

- Corona, CA, USA

Manufacturers defect, tread did not separate( dot number: Vnhl1py227 tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Smithville, MO, USA

About 9 months ago my wife was driving on a highway at about 65 miles per hour when two tires had the tread delamination, simultaneously (luckily the tires were both on th rear and no injuries resulted). Recently I have noted controversy regarding the type of defect in these tires and believe that the simultaneous occurrence of delamination may be important. The day was hot and sunny and the tires were both at the same speed. I do not have details with me, but have the details available (including one dot number) if you are interested in additional information. Dean rieger( dot number: )

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Tread separated from tire. Tire was inflated to 32 psi. Firestone did not mention any known problems with the tire, but they did give treadwear credit toward a new set of tires.( dot number: Vdhl tire size: P23575R15 )

- Georgetown, TX, USA

Other remaining original tires are cracked along the tread on sidewall. We have tried several options to get tires replaced but were told that it could be 18 months. My wife is pregnant and we have to travel to the doctor 120 miles a way once a month. We feel uncomfortable driving with these tires.( dot number: Vdhl tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Hawthorne, NV, USA

One high speed blow-out; and a second tire also separated( dot number: Tire size: 15 )

- Tampa, FL, USA

PE00020 ;tire tread separation: While driving about 65/70 mph, tread peeled off rear passenger's side tire. Vehicle went all over the highway before driver was able to gain control. Tire size P235/75R15, dot # urbx074593, original tire equipment on a 1997, Mercury Mountaineer. Damages to the vehicle was repaired by the dealership. Also, replaced two tires at no charge to owner. The rear left tire also began to peel and these tires are unsafe and should be recalled, according to the customer.

- West Greenwich, RI, USA

After media publicity on the tire matter, I inspected tires on vehicle stated. All four tires have a separation between the tread and the sidewall around the entire circumference. The separation is both on the inside and outside sidewalls. I took the vehicle to the dealership where purchased, and they in turn sent me to the local Firestone dealer. The manager of the store observed the separations and commented that he had never seen anything like it before. He said that I would have to wait for the recall notice from Firestone. I am a resident of the state of Illinois and we are among the last states to be considered for the recall (by year end 2001). Meanwhile, I feel that this is a safety issue that concerns my family that needs to be addressed sooner than 2001. I appreciate any help you can give on this concern.( dot number: ? tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Bourbonnais, IL, USA

While driving freeway speed, my rear left tire experienced tread separation causing me to lose control of my vehicle. It was noted that this tire was still completely inflated, only the tread was missing. A witness directly behind my vehicle watched the tread come off of my tire and hit her car. At the accident scene, a firefighter told me of the news special on cbs channel 2 news that aired July 25th. I broke my hand, broke a rib, and badly sprained my neck. I am now paying for a rental car. I am a single mother of three. I would like to be made aware of any updating information on the Firestone tire investigation. I have lots of pictures of the tire, and I even have access to the tire (until they total my car - which may be soon) it is still inflated. It looks as if it was scalped. Thank you!( dot number: )

- Riverside, CA, USA

All four tires exhibit cracking around the circumference of the tire at the tread / sidewall interface.( dot number: Tire size: P23575R15 )

- Orland Park, IL, USA

During December 1999 I had a Firestone Wilderness AT tire begin to separate; therefore, I replaced the tire. On approximately April 16, 2000 I had another Firestone Wilderness AT tire actually seperate while traveling on interstate 10 at approximately 70 miles per hour.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Diamondhead, MS, USA

The rubber peeled away from the tires.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Greenville, MS, USA

We no longer have the tires on our car. However, all four tires had the steel belts fall apart at one time. The rear right tire had a blowout while we were driving causing close to $11,000 in damage on our vehicle, $3,000 in personal expense for us and other expenses to our insurance company for property damage. The week before our trip in which the tires fell apart, we had our tires rotated, aleigned and checked. We always have our vehicles in top shape not only for a trip, but throughout the year as well. I would also like to mention that I did not know some of the information asked for on the form. I did my best. I am hoping that the investigation into the Firestone tires would help to recover some of the expense we and our insurance company had to pay. Due to the accident, our rates have increased as well.( dot number: ? tire size: Unknown )

- Sarasota, FL, USA

Charlie henderson Ford say they are not responsible for the tire failure....Firestone dealership says it is not responsible because I did not purchase the tires and can not provide a receipt. These tires were brand new. Someone is responsible for 5 brand new tires that put my son in a life threatening situation and caused $3500 damage to our vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: P235/70R15 )

- Long Beach, MS, USA

On both incidents, the tread separated from the tire..in the second incident the tread pealed at 75mph, slapped the right rear fender off the truck and broke the back tail light.( dot number: Tire size: P235 75R15 )

- Tampa, FL, USA

The tire came apart at 60 miles per hour on a clean open road (I-70 in frederick, md). I had it replaced and was thankful it wasn't the front tire as the driver was able to bring it to a stop along side the road.( dot number: Tire size: 235 75R15 )

- Frederick, MD, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud thumping noise. Right rear tire tread had separated. There was no sidewall, and tread was stranded. Actually, they were driving on the rim. Tire was Firestone wilderness #at. There were no injuriues, and they had to replace the tire and rim. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/R15

- Pineville, NC, USA

Orginal equipment on a 97 Mountaineer. Tread separated on the right rear tire. Firestone Wilderness AT 235/75/R15

- Zephyr Hills, FL, USA

PE-00-020-tire size P23575R15, dot number W2hl1py257, and tires only had 22000 miles on them. When driving at 65 mph on a very hot day driver's side frontal tread completely came apart in pieces, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was damaged. Consumer contacted a tire inspection company, inspector noted that belt within the tread separated which looked to be a defect. Firestone Wilderness AT P235/75/R15

- Henderson, NV, USA

While driving at 75mph front left Firestone ATX tire (P23575R15) blew out due to tread separation. Dealer prorated tire. The consumer also purchased 3 other tires.

- Ponca City, OK, USA