1997 Honda Civic: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 29, 2009 · Tires · 146,000 miles · MD

I had a blowout at highway speeds due to a failed valve stem in my rear left tire. The tire was ruined by riding on the rim to exit the highway.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Tires · 136,647 miles · AZ

On 10/2/2003 I purchased four dunlop g/t qualifier tires size p205/40r-16 from discount tire, see invoice enclosed. On 9/27/2004 I was having a routine oil change done on my car at right honda scottsdale arizona when the following was discovered. Three out of the four tires had cracking on the inside bead which if not caught in time could have caused a blow out. Please look at the right honda invoice under tech notes that will document what I am describing. I have talked to discount tire and dunlop they prorated my tires charging me $214.88 for new tires and a different brand of tire. I kept the tires properly inflated aligned rotated and balanced and have all my receipts so I know I did everything correct on my end. My main concern for writing to the consumer information and complaints department is the following. These tires were defective and I could have been in a serious accident. Also, more people that have these tires could unknowingly be at risk. Please advise me of your findings, jeffrey j. Uddo 6755 e. Phelps rd. Scottsdale, az 85254 480‑699‑9916 discount tire corporation 20225 n. Scottsdale rd. Scottsdale, arizona 85255 attention: consumer affairs 480‑606‑6000 dunlop 1144 e. Market street akron, ohio 44316 attention: customer service.

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Airbags, Tires · UT

Srs light has come on 3 times. The first two visits petersen motors reset the system, found nothing. The first time petersen motors suggested it was caused by low battery voltage. Nonsense, they didn't find the problem and the battery is new. They cleared the code and charged $72. After the 2nd visit, I was told if it happens again they would have to replace the driver's airbag. After the 2nd visit the light came back on within 2 weeks. After 3rd incident, petersen motors stated over the phone it is the control unit which would cost about $460 to replace. On each of the 3 occasions, I stopped the car briefly. When I restarted my car, the SRS light came on and stayed on. At this time I haven't had this problem fixed. 2 of 4 original firestone tires failed. The 1st failure occurred as I drove the car off the lot - it had a radial pull, causing the car to turn upon acceleration. The 2nd firestone tire failure occurred at about 26,000 miles. After driving several hours at 75 MPH on a 95 degree day, there was a bulge in the sidewall. At that time I replaced all 4 tires with a different brand. Nlm

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Tires · CA

Consumer was driving when there was a thunderous noise and pummeling force that threw the vehicle into a tailspin nearly colliding with other vehicles, it was not until later that consumer noticed what happened, vehicle sustained damage from a tire blow out, consumer is seeking reimbursement for replacement of all 4 tires which were said to be defective from a rep at a firestone dealership.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Tires · CA

Consumer was driving when there was a thunderous noise and pummeling force that threw the vehicle into a tailspin nearly colliding with other vehicles, it was not until later that consumer noticed what happened, vehicle sustained damage from a tire blow out, consumer is seeking reimbursement for replacement of all 4 tires that were said to be defective from a firestone dealership. *jg

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Tires · CA

I was driving on the 101 califonia highway (northbound) in an uphill section near agoura hills, when suddenly we heard a sound like "clack" twice. I was traveling on the middle lane and signaled to my right so I could pull out of the road. Then, there was this huge sound, and I felt the passenger's rear side tire blow up. I almost lost control of the car but was able to pull out of the road. Neither me nor my wife & 7 month old son were injured. When I got out of the car, I found out the tire's tread had separated and it caused the rear bumper to become deattached. I changed the tire and put the spare one. The car lost the rear bumper and had some dents as a result of the tread separation. I just bought the car a month ago, and the tires looked in good conditions.*ak (dot number: n/a tiresize: p185/65r14)

Filed May 25, 2001 · Tires · TX

While going 70mph felt like tire had a blowout. After stopping and checked the tire, noticed that chunks of tire was in bumper. Middle of tire tread was gone. No tread left on rear tire. Firestone, fr680, p185/65r14, dot w27j.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Tires · LA

While driving about 70 MPH tread separated from tire, damaging bumper. Dot w27jmnb, original equipment on honda, civic, 1997.*ak

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Tires · NY

Sidewall of tire blewout when travelling approximately 60 MPH. No evidence of puncture or other tire distress.*ak (dot number: w27j mnb tiresize: p185/65r14)

Filed Sep 2, 2000 · Tires · TX

Tread separated from body of tire( dot number: w27j tire size: p185/65r14 )

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Tires · FL

While driving on fl I-95 near boca raton, tread on left front tire separated from tire down to the casing. Firestone refuses to reimburse for a new tire because it is not on the designated recall. When the honda dealer service department checked the other 3 tires they were all showing signs of impending tread separation.( dot number: 200 tire size: p185/65-r1 )