1993 Jeep Cherokee: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Tires · AZ

Consumer states that while driving at 50 MPH right rear tire blew out without warning. Consumer contacted the dealer.

Filed Nov 7, 2000 · Tires · FL

Tire size 22575r15at with 23,000 miles original equipment on 1993 jeep cherokee. Consumer noticed that rear right tire was flat. Consumer took tire to tire shop, and was told that tire was split down and was dry rotted from the inside at only 23,000 miles.*ak the tire blew out while driving the vehicle.

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Tires · TX

On 4/28/2000 I was traveling at about 65 MPH in el paso, tx, when the tire tread separated from the tire on the left rear tire of my 1993 jeep cherokee. When the left rear tire failed, the vehicle started shaking very violently and the back end of the vehicle swung around to the right. At that time, the vehicle started tipping to the right and then the vehicle spun out completely. The vehicle spun around several times before coming to a rest. This occurred during 5pm rush hour traffic on a very busy road. I was extremely lucky that I did not sustain any injuries but my vehicle sustained damage to the rear left wheel well and body damage where the tread came off and hit the back end of the body of the vehicle. The tires were purchased at a firestone dealer in 6/1996. The tires were firestone firehawk atx tires. Unfortunatley, I no longer have the failed tire since I was not aware of the problem when the accident occurred. I do have all the receipts showing the purchase of the firestone tires as well as documentation on replacement tires as well as receipts for the parts on my vehicle that had to be repaired due to the tire failure. Again, I was very lucky, so I urge you to prevent this situation from occuring in the future if at all possible.( dot number: tire size: 30x9.5xr15 )

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Tires · TX

On 4/28/2000 I was traveling at about 65 MPH in el paso, tx, when the tire tread separated from the tire on the left rear tire of my 1993 jeep cherokee. When the left rear tire failed, the vehicle started shaking very violently and the back end of the vehicle swung around to the right. At that time, the vehicle started tipping to the right and then the vehicle spun out completely. The vehicle spun around several times before coming to a rest. This occurred during 5pm rush hour traffic on a very busy road. I was extremely lucky that I did not sustain any injuries but my vehicle sustained damage to the rear left wheel well and body damage where the tread came off and hit the back end of the body of the vehicle. The tires were purchased at a firestone dealer in 6/1996. The tires were firestone firehawk atx tires. Unfortunatley, I no longer have the failed tire since I was not aware of the problem when the accident occurred. I do have all the receipts showing the purchase of the firestone tires as well as documentation on replacement tires as well as receipts for the parts on my vehicle that had to be repaired due to the tire failure. Again, I was very lucky, so I urge you to prevent this situation from occuring in the future if at all possible.( dot number: tire size: 30x9.5xr15 )

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Tires · NV

Tread separation - tread came off tire intact, separation from sidewall and inner fabric. Pictures taken of tire at location. Currently have tire at home for inspection. Goodyear tire company contacted and a report filed at dealership in st. George, ut., file #417110. Goodyear dealer made inspection of tire and gave inspection report to goodyear at time of report. Goodyear only willing to give "pro-rated" cost replacemet of tire at this time, for defective tire replacement. All tires on jeep are original tires delivered with jeep at time of original purchase. Dealer inspection states 4/32" depth remaining on tire at time of failure.( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )