1998 Chevrolet Venture: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Tires · FL

I was traveling on I-95 northbound on tueday, march 22nd near the hastings, florida exit. The tread on the lemans tire, p215/70r15 completely separated from the tire, the chevrolet venture van veered to the right, narrowly missing another vehicle. The tread was recovered, and saved, but it smashed the hoses that connect to the rear A/C compressor and also damaged my bumper ripping several bolts out. The man from aaa who changed my tire was amazed that I did not roll the van. He noticed fluid leaking out and checked to see if the gas tank was leaking. It was not. He thought it was either brake fluid or compressor freon. I did not hit any debris in the road and was going the speed limit of 65 MPH. The tire pressure was 32 psi. The dot number on the tire is hym3 ltb 4100. There is also another code on the tire q09l. I will attept to go to the firestone dealer and see about repairs. After reading many firestone complaints on your web site, it seems to me that firestone dealers are trained to say that tread separation is caused by hitting debris so the don't have to pay for damage. I will let you know of my experiece with firestone franchise at 10553 san jose blvd, jacksonville florida 32258.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Lights · OH

The head light covers that are to be permanent fall of exposing halogen bulbs to moisture, and insects causes them to blow out unexpectedly and repeatedly causing loss of headlights at night. The part is not covered under warranty.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Lights · OH

Headlight protective covering that is glued to headlight, protective shield continuiously falls off. If something hits bulbs they blowout, once while driving at night headlights blewout, and consumer was not able to see, consumer stated all the repair work has been completed, consumer replaced the headlight himself.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Lights · NY

Whenever it rains headlights fill up with water. Then, when turning on headlights and if water is there, they would blow out. This causes lenses to get moisture build up from inside, and cuts off visibility. Consumer has to use high beams.-

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Tires · AR

Tread separated and wrapped around my rear axel. Disengaged ABS system, feel very lucky to be here today. Was on my rim in seconds. Firestone not answering my calls. I have saved the tires.( dot number: tire size: 215/70r15 )

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Tires · SC

Pe-00-020; p215/70r15 orginial equipment on a chevrolet, venture 1998. When driving on highway at 35-40 MPH right front tire blewout, tread separated from the tire. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer inspected tires. Also noticed right rear tire tread was separating. *ak dealer agreed to replace one tire.

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Lights · NY

When it rains residue/condensation buildup on headlight lens, causing visual difficulty which could result in a crash. Dealer was aware of the defect, and put out a tsb bulletin in which dealer will blowout the residue/condensation with a "airgun." but this problem is always occurring. *ak the driver has to take the vehicle to the dealer every time it rains or weather is damp and wait 3-4 hours while the dealer blow ot condensation with airgum.