Keystone Montana tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Tires · MO

Purchased a 2016 keystone montana hc rv on 2/15/19. All four tires appeared to have good tread on them at time of purchase and in good working condition. First trip from st. Louis to morton ms in june 2019 we experienced a blowout on the way to morton and one blowout on the return trip, one on each side of the rv, causing extensive damage. After contacting unicorn tire (manufacturer/distributor), the product liability claim dept handled our case. A lot of damage had been done to the rv and we requested that unicorn be held responsible. 1) they requested the tires be returned to them for inspection - we did. 2) requested 2 estimates. One for $19,716.83 & $21,096.88 - we submitted. One from purchasing dealer & one from another local dealer. 3) photos-100+ sent of damages inside and out & tires. 4) detailed explanation. Sent 5)tire receipts from replacing the defective tires. Sent. After they rec'd the tires they determined fault being tread separation. Directly after that they sent an email stating their policy had changed and we would have to file with our insurance and have them subrogate. The copy of the "policy" is a three sentence joke. They offered a settlement of $5,000 and wanted a release agreement signed. We did not. We feel that they have admitted fault however are not taking the responsibility that the malfunctioning tires caused. Luckily my husband got the rv under control and no injuries happened. All we asked is the damages be rectified. We have all emails and documents available for review. In total two identical tires blew on the same trip, one on each side of the rv. Both tires had identical reference information. *tr

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Tires · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-250 hauling a 2016 keystone montana. The trailer was equipped with trailer king st radial tires, size: 235/80/r16. While the trailer was parked, a popping noise was heard. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire had exploded. The tire was not replaced. The dealer and tire manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 5,013. The dot number was not available.

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Tires · 3,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 keystone montana trailer equipped with trailer king tires, tire line: unknown, tire size: 235/80r16. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out. Aaa was contacted and a technician replaced the tire with a spare. While on the way to an independent mechanic, the front passenger side tire blew out. Aaa was contacted again and another technician replaced the tire with a spare. The aaa technician stated that the tires were not the correct tires for the trailer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and sent a product liability form to be completed by the contact. The completed form and the failed tires were returned to the manufacturer. The manufacturer responded that the tires were overloaded or under inflated. While traveling to get new tires, the front driver's side tire also blew out. The manufacturer of the trailer stated that the tires were not the correct tires for the trailer. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Tires · FL

While pulling our fifth-wheel trailer, we had a tread separation with one of our power king towmax str tires. The resulting tire failure, cause body damage to both the plastic and aluminum skirting on the rv. Traveling speed: 60 MPH. Tire pressure: 80 psi. Tread depth: 6/32".

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Tires · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 keystone montana equipped with trailer king tires, tire line: xt radial n/a, tire size: st235/80/r16 and dot number: add85hfst with a max load rating of 3,080 lbs at 80psi. The contact stated that the gross rating on the tires did not meet specifications per the manufacturer manual. The contact stated that each tire was overloaded by 230 lbs based on the manufacturer formula. The contact stated that while inspecting the tires discovered that the tire ratings were incorrect. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not offer any further assistance. Vin was not available. The trailer and tire failure mileages were not available.*dt

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Wheels · 3,000 miles · FL

Trailer is less than a year old. Came original with trailer king tires. Date code 1015. On july 21st, 2017. I checked tire psi before leaving overnight stay. All tires were between 78-80psi. After 49-50 miles into trip on I 75 north bound. The rr tire blew out. Road speed at which tire was run was between 64-66 MPH. We were at 65 MPH when blow-out occurred. No debris in roadway. Changed tire & drove to nearest service for replacement tire. At this service I noticed rust in belt package. Like this tire was assembled with rusted belts. On return trip home july 24th. Stopping after 2 hour drive at rest area south of ocala,fl. I did a walk around inspection & noticed the lf tire belt separating. Tire psi was 78. No damage to tire. Released air from tire to avoid injury & drove to nearest service. Had remaining trailer king tires replaced.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Tires · WA

I have a 2014 montana fifth wheel trailer not yet three years old. I had a massive blow out on the front drivers side tire on 11/08/2016 on the interstate going 58mph. After going to the nearest les schwab dealer in napa idaho only to be told that all four tires were separating and needed to be replaced. This rig is less than three years old with about four thousand miles on the tires. I feel that their is a defect in goodyear marathon st tires and should be recalled and owners comped

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Wheels · 2,200 miles · FL

Tire blew out at about 62 MPH causing over $4000.00 damage to the rv. Tire company contacted since tire was less than 2 years old and had only 2300 miles and was properly inflated and not overloaded. Tire company responded from china and asked for pictures and estimate of damage all of which was sent to them. Since sending all the documentation they will no longer respond to my e-mail requests for updates. The company makes these tires in china under the name crown tire. A tire that is less than 2 years old and properly maintained should not come apart as this one did and now it seems they will not stand behind their warranty..

Filed Aug 25, 2016 · Tires · 4,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 keystone montana equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st235/80/r16 (na). While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Wheels · 12,000 miles · NJ

On 4/5/16 traveling on I-10 in florida had a blowout on the drivers side of our camper, tire was a goodyear marathon 235/80/r16, causing damage to the camper. Four days later 4/9/16 on I-65 in alabama we had another blowout, this time passenger side, again causing extensive damage to the camper. This time the tire blew so bad it actually wrapped around the axle (this was the same type of tire as before). The tires were inflated properly at 80 lbs psi. Both times we were traveling on an interstate.