The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line Crugen HP71, Tire Size: P235/45/R19, DOT Number: 1H2TEYA8E. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to inflate the tires; however, the tires were not able to hold air. The contact stated there was tread separating on all four tires. The contact stated that all four tires installed had been installed in August 2023. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer who informed the contact that the tires were in good condition and recommended a wheel alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 125,000. The tire failure mileage was 9,000.

- Sautee Nacoochee, GA, USA

Continental Conti Pro Contact 235/45/r19 95 rear tire inside side wall blew out on the highway.

- Montclair, VA, USA

I just had these tires replaced about 2 yrs ago and the front driver's side stated loosing air and upon inspection it is starting to shred. All 4 are doing this but not as back as the front one. This is a safety hazard if they were to come apart while driving it. The warning light came on stating low tire pressure. I only have 36744 miles on this vehicle.this happened on 7 /20/2022.. tire is in my possession but i will have to have it changed. Info is 235/45R19 95M MS DOT A3E6

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti Pro Contact, Tire Size: 235/55/R17, DOT Number: A37A73B0219. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side rear tire had a separated tread belt. The dealer informed the contact that her VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V155000 (Tires). The passenger-??s side rear tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

Continental ContiproContact 235/45R19 95H on 2019 Ford Escape Titanium. Tires were factory original with approximately 35,000 miles. Approximately 4/32-?? tread remaining. DOT A3E6 47LB 0119 Was just turning onto the interstate on-ramp (from MD-543 SB onto I-95 NB) traveling about 15-20 mph and heard a large pop noise and the car begin to pull hard to the right. Pulled onto the shoulder. Upon checking, front passenger tire was completely flat. Replaced with spare and returned home. Further inspection of the tire revealed a 2-?? rupture in the sidewall. Tire pressures had been checked and verified (tires at cold pressure) approximately three hours prior to event. No TPMS warnings prior to event. Outdoor temperatures were around 35?F. No indication of other abnormal wear or damage.

- Abingdon, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after receiving a maintenance check-up by her mechanic, she was informed that only 50% of her tread remained on all four tires. A few months later, the contact noticed that all four tires were shredding and that small holes had developed around each tread. The contact then took the vehicle back to her mechanic where they contacted the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer informed her that her vehicle was not under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V155000 (TIRHotES). The dealer nor the vehicle manufacturer have yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 21,034.

- Lawrence, KS, USA