Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed that vehicle was vibrating. She heard a noise, and lost control of vehicle and went into another lane of traffic. When she came to a stop, front right passenger's tires blewout. Goodyear, wrangler gsa, p24570r15.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee tires complaints
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Spare tire is a 15 inch tire, when normal used tires are 16inch, it states in owners manual that a smaller tire should not be used. Dealership continues to provide consumer with a 15 inch tire. *ak recall 98v006 was received by consumer who took vehicle to dealer for repairs, dealer stated recall work was complete, however in the fall of 2000, consumer was attempting to use spare and noticed that it was still a 15 inch tire, consumer contacted another dealer who again installed the wrong 15 inch recall kit, now chrysler has decided instead to certify the 15 inch spare for the cherokee sport two wheel drive as a safe spare for this vehicle, consumer believes this is still unsafe and even the owner's manual states that if all tires are not of the same size and type, unpredictable handling may result.
The tire provided for the spare tire recall is not the recomended tire size for the vehicle. The owners manual says only the factory specified tire can go on an all time four wheel drive vehicle. However jeep still provided a different tire size. In addition with the larger spare inside the rear compartment, you can no longer use the safety netting or the privacy cover because the tire is larger than the original spare. The safety netting is very important in a crash to keep objects from hitting occupants inside. You can now no longer use the netting. The manufacturer needs to provide the correct spare!!!*ak (tiresize: 245/75-16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75-16 )
Was driving on i35w heading south in tarrent county texas. Was doing posted speed of 70m/hr and had the tread come off of the back right tire. Vehicle was in 2 wheel drive at this time. Lost control for a breif instant. Got stoped safely, and put on spare tire. Went to dealer to have vehicle checked 2 days later when open. Found alinment was now off. Had allinment fixed. Went to firestone dealer in denton, tx and requested help. Offered to replace tire with a new one. Answer was not acceptable, because replacing one tire would give poor handiling characteristics. Tried e-mailing firestone, got a reply about the recal of the tires that did not afect me. Tried calling firestone, said they could not help. I do not feal safe driving my vehicle with firestones on it any longer and am wishing to try to get a different brand of tires to replace them. I can provide pictures of the damaged tire, and e-mail them upon request. *ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p23575r15)
These particular tires were not made in the decatur,il plant; however when attempting to sell the vehicle all potential buyers walked away unless the wildreness at tires (regardless of where they were made) are replaced. I am not asking for a free set of replacement tires, but I would like to recieve a substantial discount to replace with other firestone tires that are not under suspension. Thank you, j. Burns. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
This vehicle came with 16" tires. The original spare was a donut . This was recalled . They gave me a 15" tire for a spare. How can the car be safely driven when it has 16" tires if I put a 15" spare on in an emergency. Nut and was recalled . The dealer gave me a full size 15" spare tire. When I complained to him that the car came with standard 16" tires he said that is all we are obligated to give you. How can a car that came with 16" tires
This tire is not considered part of the national recall due to the loaction of its production site; however, all four tires are splitting at the same point where the "vd" tires have separated from the wheel. The canada plant should be investigated and consumers should be allowed to have these tires replaced as part of the recall. *ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Cracking and seperation is begining on three tires with dot vn, fouth tire failed last year. Inspected by firestone, they would not provide me with a determination as to how safe the tires were. They informed they were over inflated, 30psi. All I can get from firestone is the run around.( dot number: vn tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tread separated while driving on interstate. Tire held air pressure. Wife (lori) was able to control vehicle and pull over safely. Blackwall was facing out( dot number: w2hl 1py tire size: p235/75r15 )
Manufacturer recall spare tire, however size is smaller than other sized tires. Mjs
Recall 98v006000 for 1996 grand cherokee temporary spare tire. Reporting of the same condition for this vehicle. Temporary spare tire when used causes the front axle to overheat and force axle fluid out of seals, which results in a fire. Dealer / manufacturer notified and refused to accept responsibility. Can the federal safety agency help in this problem.
Spare tire is not the same size as other tires. Therefore, when on, will heat transmission or create excessive heat, and driver cannot control vehicle while driving. Manufacturer aware and contacted owner to remedy. Problem still exists because the replacement tire is larger than original, and problem is created in reverse. Provide further information.
Advised by the federal safety agency recall to have spacesaver spare tire replaced with a full sized spare tire as per recall. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. After picking up vehicle discovered that they had not fixed problem. In addition vehicle experiences sudden acceleration.
Consumer took vehicle in for recall service and dealer replaced spare tire with a smaller size. Consumer questions the safety of a 15 inch spare on a vehicle with 16 inch wheels set according to owners manual specs.
Recall replaced compact to full size conventional tire, which is different in size. Original size is 225 75 r15. New recall size is 245 70r15. This could result in different rotation speed.
This is ref: a recall notice to have the spare tire replaced with a larger spare tire, because if the current tire is used, the vehicle is alleged to be able to roll over. 4 visits to dealership has failed to rectify problem. Dealer always has some excuse, mis-information ect.
Recall on the spare tire, however replacement tire might cause damage to axle if used.
Received a recall from the manufacturer about the spare tire. The dealer has ordered the tire twice. Both times the tire was the wrong size.
Use of the undersized spare tire caused a fire.
Tire would not balance properly. (goodyear p 225/75r15 owl as).
Spare tire too small for quadra trac vehicle, resulting in ring and pinion gear damage.
Engine check light comes on/off. Also replaced tire due to defective sidewall and transmission bushing.
Compact spare tire was poorly designed and caused the differential to fail. Instructions were unclear but driver drove less than 40 miles at a maximum speed of 40 MPH before ir failed.
Door panel failed.
Hub casting error, resulting in grinding/knocking noise at slow speed; also, belt separation in three of four original tires.
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