2001 Toyota Camry: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Tires · NM · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry equipped with primewell ps830 tires, size: 205/65/15 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a cement pillar and was thrown to the other side of the bridge before crashing into a second cement pillar. The contact sustained a concussion and whiplash. The passenger sustained chest injuries. The vehicle was not inspected and was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Tires · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry equipped with michelin harmony 205/65/r15 tires. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out. A spare tire was installed as a replacement. Approximately one month later, the same failure occurred on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage on the tires was approximately 10,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Tires · 135,890 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The vehicle has cornell tires, size p/205/65/r15 (na). While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Shortly after the noise, the front passenger tread separated from the tire without warning. The contact still has possession of the tires. The failure and current mileages were 135,890. Updated 07/08/09. *lj the tread from the tire damaged the vehicle. Updated 07/08/09.*

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · AL

Drove car on interstate & when reached approx. 60 MPH, felt vibration & a shuddering; prepared to pull over but before I could do so, the right front tire exploded, as I literally watched my right front end come apart before my eyes; could hardly control steering but managed to pull off road to safety. After I had stopped, I got out & saw the whole tread of the tire in the road, along with parts of my car all over the place. I could have been killed! I called my husband who put spare tire on & I slowly drove it home & car died repeatedly during the drive we used battery cables to jumpstart, over & over again until we got it home & parked it. The next day the car would not start at all. I had the car towed (out of pocket) to local dealers service dept. (b'ham, al). Service man had to replace entire engine harness due to the harness being ripped out through the right front head light/pass front fender (about 3 feet ripped off). Service manager said he had never seen anything like this & that I should report it & try to have tire company pay for damages, etc. Engine harness destroyed, estimated cost $1890.50 to repair (not including body work which is estimated to be anywhere from another $1,500 to $2,000 in damages). The fender, front headlight and bumper will have to be replaced completely. I've made some arrangements to go ahead & get vehicle running, paying the costs of $1890.50 to get the car running again; again out of my own pocket. I can supply your office with a copy of the service manager's estimate & analogy of what happened to cause damages. I don't have the money to get vehicle completely restored & feel all damages should be reimbursed due to the faulty tire. Needless to say, I'm lucky to be alive since I could hardly control the car when it happened. Thank god the other drivers on the road saw me or it could have caused a multiple car accident, as many cars were traveling all lanes. I was in the middle lane & had to cross over the right lane to exit.

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Tires · CA

The local dealer, the good guys admitted that the legend el dorado tire was defective ever since they moved the manufacturing to china. However, you will see denial from the email below from treadway corp. Mr.edmonston , I don't know what you talking about , and the information does not line up with any of our codes. The legend line your refer to has not had a problem with the line or that size. I will try to contact goodguys to see what their memory is regarding your situation ! "steve edmonston" 06/23/2007 02:44 pm to: cc: subject: defective tires your legend # 0220814 tires are defective. I had to replace three of the four I bought from the good guys tire with less than 20,000 miles on them. Then I again replaced all four of them as the tread separation and car wobble continued. Size p205/65r15. I purchased them under pressure from the good guys as good tires for less money. I have now spent over twice the amount and went to michelin tires out of frustration with the tires and the good guys. I called your corporate office early on and was told there was no problem with the tires, yet three other tire center have confirmed they were defective.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Tires · 50,000 miles · NV

Dt: the tires on the vehicle have bulged. Every time this has occurred consumer had taken it to dealer to be replaced. Driver's side front had to be replaced three times. Also, passenger's side front tire had to be replaced. The replacement for the passenger side front experienced tread separation. The driver side rear tire has been replaced twice. The rear passenger side tire has had no problems as of yet. All tires were purchased brand new. There was no road construction or rain when the problems occurred. Each time when this occurred consumer was driving on city streets. The average temperature was around 85 degrees or less. There were no accidents. The manufacture of all the tires was goodyear tire & rubber, size p205/65r15 rs standard. All tire were being replaced free of charge under warranty. All the replacement tires were purchased from discount tires 7401 west lake mead boulevard las vegas, nv 89128 702‑636‑2160 or at 4840 south jones boulevard las vegas, nv 89103 702‑362‑2995.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Tires · 38,759 miles · CA

The rear tire blew out, when the rear tire was to be changed, it was discovered the spare tire was not compatible for the vehicle.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Tires · IL

General, hp 400, p205/65r15, original equipment on a 2001, toyota, camry with 7000 miles. Passenger front tire had a tread separation at 25-30 MPH, no injuries.*ak dot number acur3hu3400.