The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with sigma stampede radial at/S tires, size 265/75R16. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shook from side to side. The contact noticed that the steel tread on all four tires was torn apart. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The tires were not original equipment. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The dot number and VIN were not available. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Rotonda West, FL, USA

The rear left tire on our pickup truck blew the tread layer off down to the core of the tire. The pickup had ABS brakes, but without the tread on the tire, control of the vehicle was completely lost, and the truck went headfirst into a concrete highway divider causing the truck to be totaled and injuries to both the driver and the passenger. The truck was towed away and the tire is no longer available to obtain information regarding origin. The tires were 255/15 Goodyear radials. We do have a photo of the tire, however, after towing the exploded tread is gone and only the core remains.

- Pittsburg, MO, USA

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on dry highway pavement the rear driver tire had tread separation without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. The dealer has not been alerted. The consumer stated he inspected the other threee tires and noticted the same defects. Updated 08/21/06.

- Perryville, MD, USA

The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control, and pulled over. Driver noticed that the right side tire tread separated from the wheel. Driver was able to change the tire. Goodyear Wrangler at, 265/75R16, #dot pd73mfhr2403.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

Rear tire tread separated on narrow country road without shoulder to pull off. The separated tread damaged rear quarter panel, wheel well and under frame causing tailgate alignment problems. Tread wrapped around axil.Goodyear blames underinflated tire. Tires were checked previous to departure on this extended trip.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

The vehicle suffered tire blow out while driving on highway. Consumer didn't hit anything the tread just separated without warning. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear.

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

Tread on front passenger side tire separated while driving at 55mph. Bridgestone, size unknown, dot# 7ba3pua527 dealer has been notified.

- Huntsville, TX, USA

While driving 60 mph the tread separated from the right rear tire resulting in a vehicle crash in which 1 person was injured.(Goodyear P245/75R16).

- Riverside, CA, USA

The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel. (dot number: ? tiresize: 245/75R 16)

- Princeton, MN, USA

The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel.

- Princeton, MN, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. Was able to pull over onto shoulders, and noticed that left rear tire separated from vehicle. Firestone, Wilderness AT, LT265/75R126 ms, dot vdw8aw2128. Dealership and Firestone were notfied of incident.

- Slidell, LA, USA

2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire). After publicity about NHTSA probe of these tires, I called Goodyear and visited a local dealer. Goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day). After separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, I am afraid of these tires.( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75 )

- Malibu, CA, USA

2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire). After publicity about NHTSA probe of these tires, I called Goodyear and visited a local dealer. Goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day). After separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, I am afraid of these tires. (tiresize: LT245/75)( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75 )

- Malibu, CA, USA

While driving I-4 (East) heading towards daytona, my truck suddenly had excessive vibration and within 5 minutes, the tread separated from the tire flew up into the wheel well and tore up the quarter panel forward and behind the wheel, tore off the mudflap, and broke off the fender flare. I was able to control the truck to a stop without further damage or hitting another vehicle. The truck was customized as I had bought it in 1997 and the customization has never interfered with the operation of the vehicle. My insurance company has a picture of the damage to the vehicle and also a picture of what was left of the tire. Unfortunately, I replaced the tires (all four) before I knew that Bridgestone was the same manufacturer as Firestone. The tires could not be recovered from the store that replaced them. The reason I replaced all four tires is because I did not trust Bridgestone dueler H/T anymore. (dot number: Unknown tiresize: 265/75R16)

- Orlando, FL, USA

Radial tread separated from tire. This part of the tire damaged the left rear quarter panel and wheel well. Wrapped around rear axil. Goodyear claimed it was due to underinflated tires. Tires were checked before the trip and were at proper psi. (tiresize: 16 inches)( dot number: Tire size: 16 inches )

- Glendale, AZ, USA

LT245/75R16 E, dot MD11 btov 116 333L, tread separation, tire stayed inflated to 80lbs, tread flew off exposing steel belt, damaging left rear fender well and side panel, had to replace pickup box side panel. Goodyear dealer found 2nd tire with bubble in tread area. They refused to prorate but did give me $10 discount on each of two replacement tires. They tried to keep defective tire but after a big argument let me keep tire so my insurance adjuster could take pictures of it. I still have tire. If you have any questions contact me at hhanscome@juno.com. Thanks. (dot number: MD11 btov tiresize: T245/75R16)

- Livermore, CA, USA

Model LT245/75R16, dot#mk11rt0C375, original equipment on 1996 Dodge, Ram Z10, with 40,000 miles. While driving at approximately 65 mph left rear tire tread peeled off, but the tire is still inflated, causing approximately $1700 worth of damage to the rearend panel. There were three incidents of tire tread separation while traveling. One of them came of the vehicle and struck another vehicle causing no damage. The tire incident caused a significant damage to this vehicle and the customer wants reimbursment for repair cost.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and lost control. Vehicle veered into another vehicle due to rear tire tread having separated. Firestone, #steeltex, #LT235/85R16. There was an injury. Attorney representing injured party is brian allen (480) 461-5335, please contract attorney for information.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Tread came off tire. Tire retained air. Previously, 3 of same type tires were replaced due to separated belts.( dot number: Mk11C20V07 tire size: 245/75R16 )

- Yuma, AZ, USA

Tire exploded and tread came completely off. Truck was not loaded.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )

- Vancouver, WA, USA