6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #3

Dec 152013

Cherokee

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a Michelin ltxm/S 235/75R15, dot 4/5/2009 tire. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the rear driver side tire suddenly experienced a blow out. The tire was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed but the cause of the defect was not given. The contact was informed that the tire was not recalled. The contact indicated that the tire experienced the same defect listed in NHTSA campaign number 13T012000 (tires) and should be included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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problem #2

Sep 222010

Cherokee

  • miles
Fisk classic radial P235/75ri5ms108S + S tire burst on vehicle in our driveway. The vehicle had not been driven for three weeks due to the purchase of a new vehicle. Thank god it did not happen while driven.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

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problem #1

May 232001

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The problem noticed was believed to be the brakes, and after many shop visits having new brakes put on with pads, and even a new set of tires, the defect in the front drivers wheel was still noticed with no explanation as to what it was.

- Daly City, CA, USA

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