Spontaneous tread separation. Our experts determined no injury to tire: Defective product. Have filed suit in federal court, 10th circuit, civil no. 00-1144-bb (10th circuit). Contact us our offices if you wish more information.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75R15 )

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Tire partially separated from body. Vehical was stopped before total separation. Tire was replaced with same type tire.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Plano, TX, USA

While travelling on the interstate at a speed of 70 mph the left rear tire treads separated from the tire causing an immediate and catastrophic blowout of that tire. Control of the vehicle was lost causing the vehicle to swerve off the road onto the right side embankment. The vehicle overturned at least once and all three passengers were injured. A Georgia state motor vehicle accident report, post-accident pictures and video are available upon request. Unfortunately, my insurance company, usaa, has to date, been ineffective at recovering the failed tire.( dot number: Unknown tire size: P235/75rx1 )

- Enterprise, AL, USA

Firestone ATX tire had tread separation, causing rollover accident, injuries and fatality.( dot number: Vdhl 1 pm tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Seguin, TX, USA

12/30/1999 - driver side, rear tire separated and blew out on I-40 near morganton, nc traveling West at 65 mph. My wife was fortunate to slow the vehicle down and get it onto the right hand shoulder before any further damage occurred. Tire was replaced at martin family Ford in morganton, nc on 12/30/1999. 07/10/2000 - the passenger side, rear tire showed a noticeable tread separation for about 1 1/2 inches along the outside tire wall at tread depth. The tire was taken immediately to the Firestone service center at 510 w. market street in greensboro, nc and replaced.( dot number: Unknown tire size: 25570R16 )

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Tire tread delaminated./vehicle rolled multiple times.( dot number: Vdhl1pm116 tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The tread peeled off the tire while we were traveling from charleston, SC to savannah, ga on interstate 95 doing 70 mph. What saved our lives was that the tire stayed inflated through out the whole ordeal. There is no dot from the tire but pictures are available.( dot number: N/a tire size: 235/75R15 )

- Gardencity, GA, USA

A 1996 Ford SUV blew a tire on the NJ turnpike, hit my wife's car and caused both vehicles to veer off the roadway into the woods. My wife's car landed on its side and was totalled as well as the Explorer.fortunately, the injuries were very minor. The trooper who investigated found that the tires on the Explorer were ATX firestones. We wish to add our names to the list of people who have been injured or put in serious danger from these tires. If you can provide information about the pending lawsuits, we would appreciate your contacting us. Thank you very much. Arnold & judy hoffman( dot number: )

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

I am writing to inform you that I have had tread separation on three of my ATX radial tires. Once this happened on the interstate and nearly caused an accident. I have replaced all my tires now because the design or manufacturing problem with the tires made my vehicle unsafe to operate. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost of replacing my tires.( dot number: )

- Houston, TX, USA

This is the 6th tire that the tread has peeled off. The first few times it was the manufacturer's originals. I am reporting this one because it caused severe damage to the vehicle. This is an obvious defect in the tire.this last incident -- the tire only had 1100 miles on it. Caused us to skid and almost hit another vehicle. (ak( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/15 )

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

The tire tread blew off flattened the tire and caused the vehicle to go out of control but no other vehicles were on the road at the time of incident.( dot number: )

- Colleyville, TX, USA

Tread separation.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Niceville, FL, USA

While traveling down highway at about 75 mph, tread separated from tire, causing damage to vehicle. Tire did not deflate, no injuries. Firestone has been contacted, seeking reimbursement for damage.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75/15 )

- Lafayette, LA, USA

While traveling down highway at about 75 mph, tread separated from tire, causing damage to vehicle. Tire did not deflate, no injuries. Firestone has been contacted, seeking reimbursement for damage.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75/15 )

- Lafayette, LA, USA

Tread separation caused rollover on the freeway.( dot number: )

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

Treads separated from tire on one at 18,000 miles and at 23,000 milesa blow out. We were not driving fast. One was in yellowstone and the other was on a freeway going about 65mph.( dot number: )

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

On three separate occasions, three (3) tires have separated from the belts. One left-rear tire separated on the highway at 70 mph. The car started shimming, then a thump, and you could hear flapping. The tread had completely separated from the belts.( dot number: )

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

While driving about 50 mph right rear tire suffered a blowout. Consumer kept control of vehicle while not stepping on the brakes. Then, found out of a tread separation. Firestone, wilderness ht, 225/70R15.

- Orwigsburg, PA, USA

PE00020; original equipment on a Ford Explorer 1996, size P23575R15. While driving at 65 mph tire delaminated, right rear tire tread came off. Consumer lost control of vehecle. There was damage to the vehicle because of the tread separation.

- Dove Canyon, CA, USA

PE00 020; consumer was traveling 70mph on highway she didn't hear a noise at that time. But later on, she heard a noise in the rear back, tire tread separated and tire peeled off. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and she ran into a guardrail, and it started rolling. Vehicle was totaled. Also, driver's side airbag did deploy. Her daughter sustained minor injuries.

- Cordova, TN, USA