1996 Dodge Caravan: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 7, 2007 · Tires · OH · crash

1999 dodge caravan. While driving on the ohio turnpike in the left lane the right front tire separated from the axle . *mc

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Tires · 99,000 miles · WY

The front passenger's side tire tread separated while driving 68 MPH. The driver was able to control the vehicle to the shoulder without injuries to herself. Tire- general, touring, p21565r/16. *ak three months prior, a different tire of the same model, completely separated on the interstate. *sc

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Electrical · PA

While driving or starting up vehicle, fuse will blowout and engine will shutoff. Cause unknown. Dealer contacted.*ak the consumer states after replacing the fuse the engine starts.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Tires · NV

Tread separation speed does not appear to be a factor, manufacture statement everytime is overloaded or abused during use. These are in city use 15 passinger 1 ton vans. Both fords & dodge. Latest incident was 5 days after asking goodyear to check tires for balance or tread problems. At time of peeling there were 2 officers only in the vehicle, and speed was 60 MPH. Tires had less than 10k miles. Dealer again refused to honor replacement warranty, claiming tire was abused. These are load range e tires, on single tire axles, never more than rated caps. Seldom is the vehicle loaded to rated seating caps. Recommendations? Are there any recalls or safety bulletins ref. These tires with goodyear?*ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )

Filed May 21, 2001 · Tires · NV

Tread separation, speed does not appear to be a factor, manufacturing statement everytime is overloaded or abused during use. These are in city use 15 passinger 1 ton vans. Both fords & dodge. Latest incident was 5 days after asking goodyear to check tires for balance or tread problems. At time of peeling there were 2 officers only in the vehicle, and speed was 60 MPH. Tires had less than 10k miles. Dealer again refused to honor replacement warranty, claiming tire was abused. These are load range e tires, on single tire axles, never more than rated caps. Seldom is the vehicle loaded to rated seating caps. Recommendations? Are there any recalls or safety bulletins ref. These tires with goodyear? *ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Tires · CA

Front drivers side michelin radial x tires, p215/65r15, dot: hdt2472x215) on 1996, dodge, caravan experienced tread separation while driving at approximately 65 MPH. *ak consumer noticed crack in the sidewall of the left rear tire.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Tires · TX

Tread separated from tire, just like firestone wilderness I have seen on tv( dot number: )

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Tires · MD

Orginial equipment on a 1996 dodge, caravan 1995, tire size p215/65r15, dot number m3t247x395, and tires have 49 thousand miles on them. 1 out of the 4 tires blewout when driving 60-65 MPH. Left rear tire tread peeled off 12 inch section, tread was flapping, three other tires have devoloped bubbles around the tread. Tires were inspected and noted there was 50% of tread left. *ak the right rear tire blew out too.

Filed Jul 11, 1996 · Tires · AZ

Tire failure.