2001 Chrysler Town and Country: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · 53,000 miles · FL

With 4 douglas tires (215-65-16 t) purchased at walmart I experienced high speed drive-ability issues above 55 MPH. Noticed excessive runout issue at cold start. Tire issue continue but change with temperature/distance driven. This certified mechanic considers these tires to be a safety hazard and a source of poor ride quality at all times. These tires should be discontinued. These tires cannot qualify for a "t" rating service. I tested performance of these tires from 0 to 80 MPH with the expectation of tire failure.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 179,771 miles · FL

Car have problem electrical,it do not keep running,it shut off, it blow out all fuel, the car have very problems concern electric and other issue I do not know.

Filed May 28, 2011 · Tires · 86,800 miles · FL · fire

Michelin mx4 all season av 1018 06-55667-0 215/65r16 tire tread separation on highway in fl.

Filed Jun 20, 2009 · Tires · 157,804 miles · VA

2nd of 4 tires purchased at the same time that are possibly defective. (see previous complaint #10269608). This second poss defective tire was discovered during a test drive after the completion of repair of the vehicle damage caused by the blowout of the first poss defective tire. Steering started to wobble during test drive. Multiple bubbles were later found by repair shop on the inside of the tire - sigma regent m+s 215/65/r16. Have since discovered that these tires dot 3d6v tw6 1007 sold by tbc are actually made by cooper. Note to the federal safety agency: previous complaint # 10269608 referenced above had an incorrect VIN entered. The VIN is the same as entered into this complaint.

Filed May 21, 2009 · Tires · 157,108 miles · VA

Tire failure resulting in damage to vehicle. Sigma regent m+s tire. Vehicle was begin driving approx 15-20 MPH when loud bang was heard and vehicle loss of control occurred. Driver side wheel fender blown out away from vehicle when tire blowout happened.

Filed Aug 10, 2007 · Tires · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country with tbc classic radial tires (tire size p215/70r15). While driving 65 MPH he experienced a blow out on the sidewall of the stated that the driver side rear tire. He stated that the he also experienced a blow out on the driver side front tire. The tires were replaced. The current mileage was 75,100 and the failure mileage was 70,000. The tire size was p215/70r15 however; it was not included in drop-down menu.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Tires · 40,475 miles · TX

Consumer indicated tread separated from tires on three different occasions while driving at 50 MPH. Michelin, mx4, size 215/65r16, dot: m30derkx2300. *ak

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Tires · TX

Sudden unexpected blowout of right front tire at 70 MPH on interstate 10 in texas. Immediate symptoms were drop of vehicle's right front, pulling of vehicle toward the right, and loud noise. Pulled to shoulder immediately after ensuring vehicle control, reducing speed, and avoiding adjacent traffic. Tread has completely separated from both sidewalls after 3,000 miles on oem equipment. No visible indication of puncture or other road hazard. Proper inflation observed before incident and after on each remaining tire, including full sized spare. Dot of all tires is m30d-erkx-5000. In possession of tread and both sidewalls as of 03/19/2001. Contacted chrysler dealer who referred to tire manufacturer. Contacted tire mfg authorized representatives who offered typical retail shop answers such as "improper maintenance" or "you ran over something". Purchase date of vehicle is 01/31/2001 (approx 40 days of use). I have other information from the tires including paper barcode information if useful.*ak (dot number: 30derkx500 tiresize: 215/65 r16)