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Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Tires · MI · fire

I experienced two sidewall tire failures on my tow dolly which had nanco tires. One of the failures resulted in damage to my tow dolly and destruction of the wheel the tire was mounted on, and a grass fire on the expressway. These failures required replacement of both tires and one wheel after the second tire failed. I am concerned because wants the tire back to process the claim.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Body · GA

2001 dodge ram extended cab 1500 magnum 5.9l engine. Dash severely cracked/falling apart. Thin brittle plastic, not normal wear and tear. Is common to 2nd gen 01 rams. News story on problem at : http://www.local6.com/money/13227601/detail.html is a safety factor.

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Lights · PA

The multifunction switch must be pinched or bad in my monte, my turn signals only work when they want, my windows, radio, and four ways only work when they want too. I have owned a chevy since I started driving 20 plus years ago and I have never had anything like this happen it is very dangerous and I cannot afford to buy a new one, therefore I have decided to go with another manufacturer for another vehicle. I am very disappointed because I have always liked chevys, but I can`t take the safety risk.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Tires · KS

I suffered a flat tire as a result of the defective tire. When I took it to be repaired, the repair person said that I was lucky to be alive because I could have had a blow out on the highway. The other two tires were also coming apart at the sidewalls. All of them were split and the rubber was coming off. I am thankful that I did not have a blowout because I have a small child who could have been badly hurt. I still have three of these tires.

Filed Nov 15, 2006 · Brakes · MO · crash

Deer ran out in front of me and I applied my brakes. Brakes released on my vehicle causing me to hit the deer. I had asked about this problem before to the manufacturer when I noticed it done this. They said there was no recall and that there was no problem with the brakes. I took there word on this because I had just got the truck a few months before this and it very seldom done it so I figured it was just like anti release brakes to avoid skidding or something. This accident would have been avoided if the brakes had not malfunctioned. I have filed a claim with my insurance company which is geico. To my opinion looking back there were several failures but this is the biggest. It was like I had no brakes at all.

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Tires · 5,000 miles · SD

Dt*: the contact stated the valve stems on all five tires of the t.u.f. Industries trailer were disintegrating so badly, that the caps peeled off when the contact attempted to check the air pressure. Neither the trailer nor the tires were seen by a dealer. Updated 10/31/2006 - all 5 valve stems were cracked 360 degrees around the stem. The depth of the crack was all the way to the metal core holder. The spare tire had been stored in a garage out of sunlight, yet it was just as bad as the tires on the trailer. Since the tires were tubeless the valve stems may or may not have been of goodyear manufacturer (goodyear workhorse 7.50x16lt tubeless).

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · GA

I have been told by my bmw certified mechanic , that my x5, 4.4 has many electrical issues , the air conditioner cuts on and off at high speeds at its own will, I am having issues with my electrical, hazard lights , they just quit working , I have problems, with my display , as well, as the other gentleman, I have problems with my inter-locking system working correctly ... I also have had to replace all of the blinkers, lights and turn signals. I have complained to bmw of north america , only to fall of def ears... I do hope that something comes of all of these complaints and that bmw steps up to the plate , I bought my car with 53000 miles on it .. And have had issues from day one.. Bmw states that because its not bmw certified and that I bought it from an independent dealership.. That they basically wash their hands of it ... I think it sad , to pay this much money for a car , that even the manufacture will not stand behind.. I don't care who sold me the car... It was bought on a car lot... Not a second rate pawn shop..... Its a bmw , stand behind it.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Tires · LA

Returning home to slidell, la from little rock arkansas due to hurricane katrina evacuation when left rear tire on a 2001 sport trail tandem axle boat trailer failed. Speed 55 MPH, tire (carlisle USA trail st205/75d14, dot uukc acc3001) had a blow out just before louisiana state line. Boat trailer has a 2001 sea ox 223f boat- dry, no rigging or extra weight. Boat and trailer purchased brand new in february of 2003. All tires appear in great shape, regular pressure checks. Blown tire has 8mm (1/4") + of tread depth. Upon searching for a same replacement to keep a match and gearing for this hurricane season, I was quite surprised at the number of carlisle tire failures. It is evident a time period carlisle produced faulty tires. I am not comfortable replacing that tire with the same and now paranoid to tow the trailer again having three other carlisle tires to contend with. Please review the occurrences of carlisle tire failures, ensure they are credible and initiate a recall.

Filed Mar 10, 2006 · Electrical · MA

From: dave pierson not exactly a 'complaint', however, suggest it is worthy of thought. Comments: observed on my saturn sl 1. Not discussed with saturn. Not known if occurs in other vehicles,or models, or makers. Specifcally: 'ignition switch' (key) has: lock acc run start in that order. In acc, key is removable, with eg radio remaining powered. [1] (so far, fine) however, if the tip of the key, or any other object of suitable shape is inserted in the key opening, the switch can be operated from acc to run or start position without the key! This seems exceedingly dangerous and insecure. That is: 'kids' left in car, with radio on [2] 'playing driving', manage to get it started and... Let alone the anti theft issues... Notes: 1) I was told, years ago, this was to allow radio use with vehicle otherwise secure. 2) granted: the kids shouldn't be left, but...

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · WI

I purchased a 2001 kieferbuilt eagle xla. I used the trailer twice. The second time my horse was loaded in the rear stall. I was driving 15 MPH through a subdivision when the rear door failed and my horse was ejected onto the road. He suffered severe burns on his knees, fetlocks and stifles. He was raw to the carpus, and the rear extensor tendons were damaged. The company claims no responsibility for the accident, even though their corporate representatives will admit that the doors (I quote) "were flimsy"--"we went from having the worst doors in the industry to the best."an independent engineering firm has deemed these doors unsuitable for the intended purpose of restraining a horse inside the trailer.