1999 Volkswagen Passat: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Tires · 7,000 miles · NY

In an effort to make this as short as possible, I bought 4 new continental contiproco tires in june 2009 for a 99 vw passat. After driving less than 7k miles, while traveling in the middle lane of a major highway about 65 MPH the right rear tire separated into 3 pieces. I did not hit anything that I know of and pulled off the road immediately. It was similar to a truck retread tire that separates and you see on the road all the time. Continental will replace the tire but quite honestly I don?t trust their products at this time. If this occurred on a front tire, I would have rolled over.

Filed Oct 14, 2007 · Tires · AZ

1) while I was driving in the highway I-10 at the speed of 50 miles/hour, the car is shaking and then after a minutes. 2) the passenger rear tire blowed out and hits a hole in the car. At the same time, rear bumper was damaged. 3) I had to change the tire in the highway and due to safety concerns, I changed all 4 tires manufactured by bridgestone. My mechanic fixed the rear bumper, and he told me that one of my bridgestone tires insigna 195/65 is a defective product (actually the tire shows tire tread separation), there are still a lot of tread left on all of 4 tires, 'cause I just drive occasionally. One of 4 tires found out.

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Steering · 82,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the interstate, the right tire blew out without warning. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no obvious road hazards seen. The tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined both front tie rod ends were worn, lacked lubrication, were rubbing into the front tires, and needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v414000, regarding the steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 1/31/2007 -

Filed Jun 23, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · WA

1) coolant temp. Sensor failed at @47422 miles 2) chaplins checked car because I reported noise in front wheel area. They said both front wheel bearings needed replacing and refused to cover the costs. I took it to an independant vw specialist and was told only the right front wheel bearing was bad. Cost was $466.79. Vw still refused to assist. 2 independant vw specialists reported vw has a "bad wheel bearing design". 3) replaced original tires with exact brand and style of tire that was originsal to car. Tires felt odd, I had them checked by 2 tire retailers and did own pressure checks twice monthly. After 15,804 miles on tires left rear tread separated from sidewall while driving on freeway at 70mph.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Tires · MD

Ea-00-028 when driving, right rear tire blewout puncturing gas tank, causing a fuel leakage, consumer went to a repair shop for estimate which she couldn't afford, so her husband pathced tank which did not fix the leak.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Tires · FL

Right rear tire blew out on 2 occasions

Filed Jul 3, 2000 · Fuel system, Tires · CA

While driving, right rear tire blew out. The well lining between the tire and the fuel tank for cusion purpose was observed to be bended around the top portion of the tire. Pieces of tire hit fuel tank and caused a fuel leak which may have resulted in a fire. *ak( dot number: m3ta cxyx tire size: 15 )

Filed Sep 10, 1999 · Fuel system, Tires · TX

While driving rear passenger tire blew out. Pieces from the tire hit the fuel tank and caused a major fuel leak which may have resulted in a fire. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 18, 1999 · Tires · CA

Tire blew out while traveling on freeway. No road hazards observed. When tire blew out it cut into the wheel well lining and then cut into the side wall of the fuel tank,rupturing the tank and causing a fuel spill onto the hot tire and wheel. *ak( dot number: m3ta tire size: 195/65r15 )