The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle had a set of brand new cooper dominator sport A/T tires. While driving 50 mph, the tires blew out and caused the contact to drive into a ditch. The dealer removed the failed tire and replaced it with one of a different brand. The dealer stated that there was no recall issued for the failure. The contact stated that he just received a recall notice in the mail stating that his tires were on recall and he would need to bring the defective tires in for inspection. The blow out was caused by tread separation. The contact stated that he has no proof in order to get reimbursed for the tires because the dealer would not return the tire. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage is 350,000 and failure mileage was 340,000.

- Sumber Falls, 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

My 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 came new with 5 Goodyear Wrangler rt/S 245/75 R16 tires. I replaced 4 tires at 78,000 miles with 3 new rt/S tires and rotated in the original spare. I kept the best 2 tires for spares. I used an old spare for about a week and noticed some vibration. The Goodyear dealer indicated the tread was separating. While on the turnpike, the tread on the right front tire separated catastrophically at 75 mph and damaged the quarter panel, wheel well, lower passenger doorframe, steering mechanism (track bar), front bumper cowling, and dented the right rear quarter panel. The tire didnT go flat, but threw off all the tread. Fortunately, I retained control of the vehicle and no one was injured. The tire that separated was the original equipment spare, manufactured in 1996. This tire failed at about 30,000 miles. I brought the failed tire to the local Goodyear dealership, perry tire and alignment in stillwater, where the owner forced me to send it to Goodyear for analysis. as the tire was over 4 years old, he claimed Goodyear would not warrantee the tire, but might make some adjustment. I stupidly did this, acting in good faith and trusting the integrity of both companies. ItS one year later, and guess what: I have received no notification from either company, perry tire has changed ownership, and Goodyear has "lost" my tire. By the way, Goodyear's representative said they never deal directly with the customer - dealers do that, then Goodyear deals with them. At about 55,000 miles, one of the newer tires had tread separation; another has worn unevenly to show the belt. Both were detected before failure on the road. The bottom line: 3 of 8 of my Goodyear Wrangler rt/S tires failed due to tread separation, one providing significant risk to my family and others. I am without the tire that disintegrated, and am considering seeking legal action. I understand tires wear out, but they should not fail in this manner even if worn down to the belts.

- Perkins, OK, 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

While driving with my wife & two grand daughters, at 60-65 mph in a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 pulling challenger travel trailor, left rear tire had a tread separation; original equipment, tire size LT245/75R16, damaging left rear fender well and side panel. I had to replace pickup box side panel. The tread wrapped around axle and damaged left rear brake line. The tire did not blow-out. I maintained control of vehicles, which were fish-tailing, and was able to slow down and stop on shoulder of hiway. The hiway was clear of debris and I had been driving about 1 hour with temperatures of 90 - 95F.

- Bixby, OK, 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

Transmission was destroyed due to loss of fluid. Nlm on one occasion, while pulling utility trailer, 2 tires delaminated. All 5 tires had to be replaced. On a second occasion, two tires delaminated on the 1996 jaco 28 foot 5th wheel trailer causing damage to the trailer. All five tires on the trailer were replaced. On a third occasion, right front tire (Wrangler at LT245/75R16 M+S dot MD11 btov 197 234R) delaminated on the truck. Goodyear paid 50 percent prorate of four tires based on tread depth. However, consumer thought Goodyear would pay 100 percent of the cost on the factory defect tire and consumer would pay for remaining three tires. Consumer paid for the four new at/S Wrangler.

- Chandler, AZ, 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

Three Goodyear Wrangler at tires P245/75R16 M&S tires dot MD11 btov 505 022rj have experienced tread separation, consumer could feel tires bouncing while driving.

- Monmouth, OR, USA

Two years ago, 2 out of 4 tires had tread separation, consumer replaced tires with same make. 15000 miles later, consumer experienced another blowout with one of the replacement tires, still had 50 % of tread left. P245/75R16, load range E, original equipment. Goodyear will only replace one tire, dot # md11C20V505, Goodyear Wrangler at.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

Oriignal equipment on 1996, Dodge, 2500, Goodyear Wrangler at tire size 24575R16. Passenger's rear tire tread came off which caused major body damage, and almost resulted in a crash. Dot #md11C20V303.

- Sonora, CA, 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

While driving about 70 mph tread on the rear passenger's side tire came off. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Original tire equipment on a 1996, Dodge, Ram. Tire size lt24575R16. Tire mileage at 29,000. The driver first noticed vibration followed by loud thumping. Then the tire tread came off and shortly the tire blew out.

- Webster, MN, 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