10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 15 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,312 miles
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The contact 1995 Chevrolet Suburban with Firestone steel tech radial A/T tires, line size: LT245/75/R16. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew. The spare tire also failed. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was replaced. The dot number was not available. The approximate tire failure mileage was 400. The vehicle failure mileage was 164,432.
- Harrisburg, PA, USA
The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle has Firestone steeltex A/T tires, size LT245/70/R16. The contact noticed that the sidewalls were separated on all the tires. He called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 04T003000 (tires) and was referred to the dealer. The dealer could not locate the recall in their database; therefore, the contact would have to pay for replacement tires. The tires have not been replaced and the contact still has them in his possession. The dot number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.
- Des Moines, IA, USA
The tire tread delaminated at high speed when the outside air temperature was about 95 degrees. This is the second delamination of an identical tire on a different but identical vehicle in our fleet. The previous failure occurred on a rear wheel
- Trenton, NJ, USA
Passenger rear tire separated without warning while traveling 65mph. Tread was still attached and flapping around, causing damage to vehicle. No prior warning. Tire size LT245/75R16; 23,000 miles; aftermarket tire on a 1995, Chevrolet, Suburban, 2500. All five Firestone tires were replaced by the consumer.
- Spencer Port, NY, USA
While driving at approximately 70 mph southbound on CA99 the right rear tire failed. There was a complete tread separation. The tire did not go flat. There was no accident or injury. The damage was limited to the vehicle. The tire was purchased on 03-18-98 and had approximately 55,000 miles on it. There was still good tread remaining on the tire prior to the failure.
- La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA
While traveling, vehicle started to spin counter clock wise onto the left beam, striking the cement wall with the rear right side of the vehicle, report stated that both rear ties had poor thread which indicated a poor alignment, consumer stated that vehicle experienced a blowout or hydroplaned, there were five injuries in the accident. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Carrollton, OH, USA
While on a trip I found out that I needed my tires balanced and rotated. Upon inspection found steel sticking out in several places on two of the four tires and the tread was starting to seperate. Replaced all four tires.
- Lehi, UT, USA
While traveling, vehicle started to spin counter clock wise onto the left beam, striking the cement wall with the rear right side of the vehicle, report stated that both rear ties had poor thread which indicated a poor alignment, consumer stated that vehicle experienced a blowout or hydroplaned, there were five injuries in the accident. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Carrollton, OH, USA
While traveling, vehicle started to spin counter clock wise onto the left beam, striking the cement wall with the rear right side of the vehicle, report stated that both rear ties had poor thread which indicated a poor alignment, consumer stated that vehicle experienced a blowout or hydroplaned, there were five injuries in the accident. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Carrollton, OH, USA
This is the 3rd time Michelin tires that have bursted on my vehicles. Please investigate the matter before someone gets hurt seriously. (tiresize: 235/75R15)( dot number: Tire size: 235/75R15 )
- Brownsville, TX, USA
No summary (dot number: Vn11B1A494 tiresize: Lt24575R16)
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
Some vibration then total tread sereration with damage to side of vehicle and running board (dot number: N/a tiresize: LT245/75 R)
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Firestone steel tex at tire LT245 75 R16 experienced blow out.
- Wilton, MN, USA
Firestone steel tex at tire LT245 75 R16 experienced blow out.
- Wilton, MN, USA
Our tire shredded while we were traveling on a California freeway at 75+ miles per hour. We were fortunate that my husband was able to control the car when the tire blew and neither myself, my husband or 18 month old baby were injured. However, there is no telling what might happen next time one of our tires shreds. Please do not wait until more people die or get injured to recall these faulty tires.( dot number: )
- Castaic, CA, USA
At least one of the front tires started making a rapid, vibrating, slapping noise that was very unusual, and much faster than the road joints. I was going 70 mph when the noise started. My wife and I and two kids were scared. We pulled over and I looked at all the tires. No obvious defects from a visual inspection. We resumed, and the noise resumed at 70. We drove at about 50 on the rest of the trip, and have been afraid to take the Suburban on the highway since. I read in the paper today that there is a national investigation of the steeltex R4S for defects. I contacted Firestone twice previously about these tires. The first time, I got a non-responsive generic response on the wilderness recall. The second time, I got no response. I am afraid to drive the tires. How should I proceed with Firestone or Chevrolet to get these tires replaced with safe tires. I know there is something wrong with my steeltex R4S tires. Please help. Thanks. Jean R. kroeger II. (dot number: Vn11B14045 tiresize: LT245/75R1)
- Rapid City, SD, USA
No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )
- Lindon, UT, USA
No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16)
- Lindon, UT, USA
I am extremely concened that I have not heard that the Firestone problem extends to their fire hawk line of tires. I had three failures of these tires, all tread separations, within a one year period. After the first separation the faulty tire was replaced. After the second separation, if I remember correctly, all the tires in the production series were replaced. After the third separation I replaced all the tires with another brand. From my personal experience the problem with the fire hawks is just as potentially lethal as those currently under investigation and this needs to be addressed before more people are killed. By the way, my tires were not underinflated and the Suburban was not being driven with a unusually havy load. These tires were just defective.( dot number: Tire size: P275/60R15 )
- Beaumont, TX, USA
- Harrisburg, PA, USA