5.8
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,478 miles
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The left front tire experienced tread separation. All four tires experienced tread separation on the sidewall. One tire blew out when the separation occurred while in motion. Firestone replaced all four tires.
- Streamwood, IL, USA
Consumer received a letter from Firestone in reference to a possible defect with his tires, consumer replaced tires per the letter that was received, however consumer was denied reimbursement from Firestone stating that the tire size which consumer owned was not apart of the recall, consumer states the size is listed as apart of the recall, and is seeking reimbursement (Firestone tires/W2 T2 VF3 130)
- Sterling, VA, USA
The consumer was charged for a wheel alignment after recall repair 01V-065 was performed, the consumer is requesting reimbursement (Firestone firehawk gta-02, P205/R1689H). Nlm
- Bronx, NY, USA
The front tires began unraveling prior to recall notice 01V-065, the consumer request reimbursement (Firestone firehawk gta). Nlm
- Yuma, AZ, USA
Faulty Firestone firehawk tires caused consumer to loose control of vehicle, it was determined that all four tires were the recalled tires from Firestone and there was also some steering damage, consumer is requesting reimbursemt.
- Newark, DE, USA
Consumer took vehicle in for replacement of Firestone tires, only 3 out of 4 tires where replaced, was advised by mechanic that the 4th tire was not a Firestone tire, consumer explained that the tire experienced a blow out and had to have it replaced prior to recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all 4 tires.
- Milltown, NJ, USA
PE00 020 consumer noticed that all four tires are cracking and splitting around edges of tires. Firestone, firehawks, gta02.
- Grenda, MS, USA
While traveling on I-85 crossing the nc line into vir. The middle section of the right rear tire peeled completely off leaving only 1or 2 inches left on the rim. This incident could have resulted in a fatality. Something should be done to alert all consumers about this problem. (tiresize: P205/55R16)( dot number: Tire size: P205/55R16 )
- Concord, NC, USA
- West Shokan, NY, USA