Ford Motor Home tire blowout problems

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Tires · IL

At 24,000 miles on motorhome firestone (steeltes r4s, lt225/75r16 115/112r load range e m/s) original tires experienced a tread separation. *bf there was six inches of tire surface separation. This separation occured on nearly half of the tire curcumference. The consumer replaced all six tires with another brand.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Tires · WA

Firestone steeltex tires blow-out while driving on freeway. *bf the consumer replaced all 6 tires on her winnebago motorhome and saw that firestone recalled the exact tire she had blow out. In calling to be reimburst for the money she spent replacing the tires firestone would not honor the consumers complaint because the recall was for the tires installed on the ford excursion saying it could not support the weight. After the blowout the tread totally separated from the tire and wrapped around the exhaust pipe and pulled up through the side panel of my motor home causing substantial damage. Roadside assistance had to cut the tireand the exhaust pipe to repair the flat because the tread was wadged in between the wheel and the side of the motorhome. The consumer stated that her winnibego weighs more than the excursion with the same tires but to no avail. ( recall number dp02011).

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Tires · 14,400 miles · FL

Firestone tire lt225/75r16 steeltex radial r4s, dot:vdil 1xd (088) blowout and tread separation on motor home. Tire was inner of right rear dual tires. No road damage on tire - other right rear tire did not fail. Will now replace all 6 on the ground tires. Tire mileage was 14,500. Sound of blowout was loud & clear.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Tires · 90,800 miles · CO

Motor home had two separate tread separations: incident 1 while driving 65 MPH coachman catalina 2001, original equipment, tire size lt 225/75r16, dot# h8x1l1x11700 right outer rear duller tire separated from the sidewall where the tread met the tire. Incident 2 25 miles later, while driving 65 MPH left outer rear duller tire separated at the same location. Only warning given was the tires thumping againt rear body. Dealer / manufacturer were notified.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Tires · 31,337 miles · NH

Second blowout of firestone tire with tread separation. Dot code vdil1xd,lt22575r16m/s . First complaint #odi 10010331 made in april 03. Original equipment on 1999 dutchman motor home [xxx]. Third tire has broken sidewall, but did not blow. All tires have been replaced. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Tires · 30,100 miles · MO

Consumer states that while driving at 60 MPH one drivers side rear tire blew out unexpectedly. A year later, two tires blew out on the passenger's side, causing damage to the mud flap on vehicle on both sides. The tires were sent to firestone, who told the consumer that the tire will be disposed of with no remedy.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Tires · 10,241 miles · CA

Tire developed a bubble while the vehicle was in storage. However, while traveling 55 to 60 MPH between san diego (ca) and hemet (ca), the left-outside rear (dual) tire experienced a blow out. Firestone tire information: size lt225/75r16, dot # 8x1l1x11202. 2003 rouge ford motorhome. *tt *jb

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Tires · 13,000 miles · CA

The vehicle's tire had a blister and later the tire blew out. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Tires · 5,886 miles · IN

While driving the tread separated from the outside rear dual tire. The dealer was contacted. Scc

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Tires · AZ

While driving, left and right rear dual tire tread separated and blewout, size lt225/75r16, original tires.please provide dot # and correct tire model.*akthe dot number is vd1l1xd399 / firestone litetracks. The vehicle is a tioga motorhome, on a ford chasis.