Ford E-450 tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 24, 2022 · Tires · VA

The contact owns a 2012 Forest River Sunseeker built on a 2012 Ford E-450 chassis, equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: LTX MS2, Tire Size: LT225/75/R16. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal vibration in the front end. The contact became aware that the driver’s side front tire belt was going through the side wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed another tire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Tires · 6,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2019 Entegra Odyssey RV constructed on a 2019 Ford E450 chassis equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire Size: LT225/75/R16, DOT Number: BCXEHUH. The contact stated that upon inflating the tires, his brother was informed that the tires needed to be replaced as they had dry rotted. Additionally, the contact stated that the tires were consistently becoming flat while driving. The Tire dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The RV dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The tires were not replaced. The RV and tire failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Tires · 23,425 miles · CA

I was driving my rv down the freeway when the inside dual blew out on the passenger side of the vehicle. Before the tire blew out I noticed a vibration on the passenger side of the rv. A few moments later the tire blew out and the tread came off completely leaving only the side walls. I do not remember running over any objects in the freeway and had not hit any pot holes. This tire was three years old with less than 5,000 miles on it. I had checked and verified the tire pressure before leaving and ensured that I had inflated the tires to the recommended tire pressure per the vehicles owner manual 80 psi. These tires were the definity dakota lt225/75/16 tire. The tire was replaced by pep boys as I had purchased the hazard warranty.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Tires · 58,004 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450 chinook motorhome equipped with michelin ltx m/s2 tires, size: lt225/75/r16. While driving 45-50 MPH, the tread separated from the rear passenger outside tire. The contact stated that three of the four other tires also showed signs of tread separation. The motorhome was taken to les schwab tire center (500 deinhard ln, mccall, id 83638, (208) 634-6042) and the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 58,004 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Wheels · 9,000 miles · FL

While on a trip and while returning home the r/r inside tire tread separated causing the vehicle to sway. I was traveling on highway 231, a 4 lane highway,. I was traveling 65mph at the time of the tire failure. I was able to pull into the florida welcome center located on the florida alabama line. I had to call someone out to change the tire. After returning home to panama city, florida I took the vehicle and tire back to pep boys to have it replaced. I advised the service writer that I hade purchased road hazard insurance when I purchased the tires and advised him as to what happened and he advised me that tire separation was not a road hazard and that I would have to pay 50.00 dollars to have the tire replaced. The tires I bought for my motor home were definity dakota h/t lt 225 75r 16. The service writer advised me that they no longer sold this tire and replaced it with a cooper tire. They put the tire that was on the r/r outside at the time of the inside tire failure on the inside of the wheel and put the new tire on the outside. Now I am having problems with the r/r inside tire not holding air. I feel that these tires are not safe to use on another trip. The service writer did not look to concerned about the problem.

Filed May 11, 2017 · Tires · 12,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford e-450 equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires, size: lt225/75 r16. While driving 45 MPH, the rear passenger side tire tread separated. The contact pulled over and contacted roadside assistance. The contact stated that the tread on the tire separated on two other occasions within the same month. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 12,500.

Filed May 4, 2017 · Tires · 2,000 miles · IN

Bought 2016 thor four winds model VIN [xxx] 8-3-2015 new. Took it out on the first road trip oct 2015 and had a flat tire due to improper installation of mud flaps by campland rv. Had to argue with campland and thor to get the tire covered. This ended up costing me time, money and lose of use. I had to pay for the new tire and pay to have it mounted. I complained that the other tires were damaged from the rubbing and losing air. They would not replace the other tire damaged from the rubbing of the damaged tire. Filed a claim for tire 11-20-2015 229.79 12-3-2015 +99 mount 12-3-2015 complained to campland and thor motor coach about camper leak and tire issues again losing air campland set tires to mfg specs. Nothing was done about the tires. Took rv out on another trip oct 2016 checked tire psi upon return trip because tires looked low. Had a tire company air up the tires in alabama. Upon the return trip home had a tire blow out on the interstate. Contacted campland, ford, michelin, ford freeway ford. I told them I did not feel safe driving the rv with bad tires and I asked for them to be replaced. Took rv to discount tire, and they recommended replacement. Tire had less than 4,000 miles. Ford towed the rv to freeland ford to fix the blow out and fix the rest of the tires. The rv was down from oct 2016-jan 10 2017. The results were slow and no one wanted to take accountability for the bad tires losing air. Everyone wants to keep pointing fingers, but nothing gets done. Finally replaced the blown out tire and tightened the value stems. Upon towing the towing company did not leave the axle freeland had to replace the axle from towing. Got the rv back and complained again that tires were losing air. May 1 2017 went to take rv out for next trip it has 6,000 miles on it and it has flat tires again. Called campland, ford, michelin, freeway ford, again no one wants to take responsibility to replace the damaged tires that lose air still. Problems since 2015 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Tires, Wheels · 1,900 miles · GA

Blowout on lt225/75r16 michelin tire on 2017 thor motorhome. Vin number [xxx] . Only 2075 miles on vehicle and tire. Dot 83jh 00yx 115/112.. Read in motorhome magazine that this has happened to others. 3 on one motorhome. Riding on highway. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 27, 2016 · Engine · 33,000 miles · NC

Our rv has a v-10 engine. We drove 244 miles to the beach on thanksgiving week. No problems until we had to stop and wait on a parking space. We turned the engine off and when we restarted it a spark plug blow out of the engine. It broke the piece on top of it. We were broke down at the beach on a holiday. A heli cord was used to repair the plug. Is this a temporary fix or will we be stranded again. We only have 33,000 miles on the rv.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · SC

2013 during highway driving the brake caliper on the left rear stuck holding the brake pads against the disk. I noticed it when stopping for gas. As I removed the gas cap I saw considerable smoke rising around that left dual wheel. The wheel and tire was too hot to touch. Smoke got worse and afraid of the heat and proximity of the gas pump I moved the rv a safe distance away. I had the caliper, pads, and disc replaced. Later on a trip after repairs were made I had a tire blow out on left inside wheel. When the tire was removed I saw that it had been damaged from the extreme heat. On the way home from our 2015 christmas trip I felt as though the rv was not accelerating as it should but thought it was the up hill climb of the roadway. Again when I stopped for fuel I saw a wisp of smoke coming from the left rear wheel and the wheel was hot. I have not had the brake system checked out yet. I have a friend with a 2005 rv on a chevy chassis and had the same problem. In that case there had been a recall of the brake system. May not be related but sounds as if it could be the same problem.