2002 Volvo S60: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH with the air conditioner activated when it suddenly failed without warning and would only blow outside air into the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the compressor and receiver dryer would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 11/16/10. *lj updated 5/24/11

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Tires · 95,000 miles · CA

Volvo s60 driven on freeway at 65 MPH for 30 minutes, large bang, then complete blowout - all the tread separated from the michelin tire in the back right side. Tires had been inspected visually aug. 17 by owner, may 6 by volvo dealer and were in good shape. In may, 2008, the front right tire, same michelin brand, had been destroyed by perforations of the tire even though no impact occurred. The may event also happened driving on a freeway at 65 MPH.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Tires · 800 miles · FL

Upon merging onto the highway at 35 MPH, the front passenger side tire blow out. This almost resulted in lost of control of the vehicle. This was caused because the tire leaked air. The consumer attempted to replace the blown out tire with the spare, but the spare was leaking air also. The cause of the tire leaking air had not been determined, however road hazard had been eliminated.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Tires · 10,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I have a 2002 volvo s 60 awd with the optional 17" x 7.5" "thor" wheels and pirelli tires. I have been through 3 sets of pirelli tires in less than 20,000 miles. Pirelli is not interested in this issue as repeated attempts to contact them have proven unsuccessful. Due to the ongoing problems I am having with my vehicle's tires, I have been researching the pirelli tires combined with the volvo s 60 awd and have found many alarming stories regarding safety concerns with my vehicle combined with the pirelli tire. Many sources indicate problems with pirelli tires, especially on the s 60 awd with 17" wheel option. I am on my 3rd set of pirelli tires, my current set of tires have been balanced by three different pirelli dealers and I am still experiencing problems with warping and cupping, to the extent that my front two tires need to be replaced again. I see that there is a strong possibility that I could experience a tire blow-out because of the weakened side walls these tires ride on combined with the weight of my s60 and it's awd system. In march of 2002, due to loosing control of my 2002 s60 awd, I was involved in a serious traffic accident that resulted in airbag deployment. It wasn't until after my accident that I had learned the reason I lost control of my vehicle. Apparently, lost control of my vehicle because of a front tire side-wall blow out, this occurred because of a rapid lane change I was forced to make to avoid a out-of-control driver. Because of my ongoing tire problems and recent research that I have conducted, I have now realized that there is indeed a serious safety issue with my tires. This is shockingly reminiscent of the ford explorer / firestone tire incidents. Please investigate this situation immediately on all s 60 awd 7" wheel/pirelli tire fitments. I am seriously concerned with this safety flaw that volvo has obviously overlooked and feel that your immediate attention to this matter could lead to preventable injury or even deaths.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Tires · 6,000 miles · WI

With only 6,000 miles on the vehicle, front left tire separated from the rim. Upon inspection, they said nothing was wrong. (nar) *la

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Tires · NJ

Vehicle has three tires that has bubbles on the sidewalls. *mr the consumer experienced a blowout after hitting a bump. In the following months, the consumer experienced 3 tires with bubbles on the sidewalls. (one tire had a bubble the size of the consumers fist) the sidewall was said to be too soft and caused the rims to bend. The dealer stated that there was nothing they could do. *scc

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Wheels · 18,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2002 volvo s60 awd with pirelli p6 tires. Back in january I had a blowout after hitting a bump in the road. Now the 3 remaining tires have developed large bubbles in the sidewalls. All 4 of my rims are bent. I have complained to volvo and pirelli tire. They blame the road conditions in the northeast. They offered no assistance. I have found other people with the same complaint. Over the weekend another tire went flat as one of the bubbles ruptured. As the car is not drivable, it sits in my driveway as I can't get anywhere with volvo.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Tires · NY

The left front tire blew out.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Tires · RI

Tire bubble developed on sidewall of tire without any impact. Car taken to dealer for review and service manager said this was a safety issue and tire needed to be replaced. Tire dealer would not replace tire under warranty. Said I would have to pay for it and then fight it out with pirelli. Many people have had the same problem. Tire only has 1350 mile on it.