Fleetwood Jamboree tire blowout problems

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Tires · 38,750 miles · PA

Tread separation

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Wheels · OH

On 6/17/11 I was driving the rv I just purchased on 6/1/11 with my 2 sons and heard one of my back tires blow out. Pulled off the road and the passenger inside rear tire had blown off. Drove to a garage where they put the spare on. On 7/28/11 my wife and I and another couple were on our way to florida in the rv. We drove 200 miles when one of the tires blew out. When we found a gas station to pull over at we saw that it was the spare tire we had replaced from the first blowout. The garage only had 1 used tire that they gave us to get us to a tire dealer. At our next stop for gas we checked the tires and noticed the driver's side rear inside tire was hot and humped in the middle. About an hour later we could smell rubber and then started hearing pieces of the tire coming off. We found a tire dealership in georgia and purchased 3 new firestone tires which was what we had on the front of the rv. The 4 tires on the back and the spare were all cooper tires and were bought in 2009. The rv only had a total of 24,000 miles on it when we bought it and since the cooper tires were just bought in 2009 they couldn't have had many miles on them and I don't think the spare had ever been on the road until we put it on. I have pictures of the tires if anyone would like to see them.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Tires · 23,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 fleetwood jamboree. The vehicle has cooper tires. While driving various speeds, the inner driver's side tire failed twice and the inner passenger side tire blew out. The contact noticed that the tire tread had completely separated, which caused the tires to blow out. The manufacturer did not assist. The contact still has possession of one of the tires and pictures of the others. The tire line and size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 23,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Tires · 30,000 miles · UT

I have cooper tires lt225-75r16 on my rv that are blowing out while I am driving this is the second time this has happen. I would like to know if this is a tire problem. I had the rv inspected two days before the second blow out. I am concerned because I still have four on the rear and this is our family rv. I have bought the first but before I take the second to the tire shop I would like to know more about these tires. Thanks.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Tires · MI

1999 fleetwood jamboree left rear dual tire blew out. *ts the tire damaged the undercarriage and body of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Tires · AK

Dt: the consumer stated vehicle had bf goodrich ta all season load range e commercial tires. The tread separated from the sidewall on the tires. There was dry rot on the tire approximately half an inch below the tread. This occurred on four of six tires. The last time it felt like vehicle ran over something, and when consumer looked in the rearview mirror, he could see the tire on the road. It left the sidewall on the tire. The consumer took the tires to a michellin dealer, and they stated that the remaining tires were bad. Then he finally purchased new goodyear tires for the vehicle and left the remaining tires at the dealership. These were on a 1998 fleetwood jamboree.

Filed Aug 28, 2004 · Tires · CA

On 5/22/2003, driving my 97 jamboree motor home to oroville ca the right rear firestone lt225/75r16 r4s lost all the tread from around the tire. The briggs firestone dealer at 1600 feather river blvd. Oroville, ca replaced the tire at no cost citing mfg defect. On 5/31/2003, firestone tire & service center at 6102 sunrise mall, citrus heights, ca inspect the remaining tire and the manager on duty found one tire unsafe because the tread was beginning to separate. He replace the defective tire but required me to pay for the mounting and balancing. (invoice # 023264, dated 5/31/2003) on july 12th, I drive my motor home 40 miles, to my daughters softball tournament across town. Heading home I had a complete blowout on the left inside rear. Roseville firestone dealer refused to do anything about the tire. The manager on duty suggested I file a complaint with corporate regarding the blowouts and any damage to the vehicle. I contacted the firestone consumer service and was told to send my complaint details in writing. I emailed a letter on august 10, 2003. Then again on august 24, 2003 after no reply. On september 12, 2003 at 3:07 I still received no reply and called the department back. I spoke to curtis. (tracking number wt20030810_0000000110) file #574927. Curtis suggested I call corporate at 615 937-3460. At corporate I spoke to john e miller. Miller suggested that I replace all four tires on the rear at my own expense. On july 17th, to insure my familys safety, americas tire co. Replace all four firestone tires on the rear of the vehicle at my cost of $599. It is amazing that 2 out of the 3 tires that failed, were inspected by 1 independent and 1 corporate dealer, and both found the tires to be defective. I filed a claim with firestone but was only compensated about $110 for the damage to the vehicle/rear tire rims, but was not compensated for the defective tires. I still have 4 defective steeltex r4s tires stored in my garage.

Filed Aug 28, 2004 · Tires · MO

4 blow outs on firestone steeltex radial r4s lt 225 75 r16 m/s with less than 20000 miles while on one trip with considerable damage to our fleetwood motorhome and being stranded for 3 days. Unable to get any help in anyway from firestone, fleetwood, or ford. These happened in november 2001, we were unable to get any help at all....it was a terrifying experience. We had our son, wife and two small grand children with us and I was very frightened for their safety... I have all information and facts about this occurrence. Fleetwood id# [xxx] ford VIN # [xxx] *jb the damage was located on the left inside rear tire along with damaged wire, right inside rear tire, 4 blowouts on the rear axle, 2 on the left inside, 1 on the right outside, and 1 on the right inside. *sc *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Tires · AZ

Tire separation first time 8/00, second, third and fourth separation 6/02, 8/02, 9/02. Nlm

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Tires · AZ

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle started shaking and vibrating due to left front tire tread separation from wheel. Firestone, lt, 22575r/16d. *akthe right front tire also seaparated.