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Traveling east on interstate 10 west of tonopah, az , felt vibration and pulled to the side of the road. The right rear tire suffered a partial tread separation. Tire was replaced with spare and trip continued for another 30 miles when the left front tire suffered a complete tread separation causing nearly $1600 dollars damage in and around the wheel well. Tires were firestone fr380 p215/60r16 with less than 25,000 miles. Subsequent check of tires indicated that the tires were properly inflated. Tires had been rotated and checked on a regular basis with oil changes.
The contact owns a 2003 subaru forester equipped with firestone tire fr380, size p215-60-r16. The contact stated that the tires became prematurely worn, out-of-round and exhibited tread and belt separation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage of the tires was 53,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis equipped with firestone fr380 tires, size: p225/60r16. The contact stated that the tires had premature blisters and tread deterioration. The tire repair facility (firestone complete auto care, 4401 n first ave, evansville, in 47710, (812) 618-3542) diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tire manufacturer indicated that a similar tire model had been recalled, but not this particular model. The manufacturer recommended that the tires be inspected by an authorized firestone complete auto care facility. The tire and vehicle failure mileage and vin were not available.
I purchased firestone f380 p235/75r15 tires for my vehicle. I see that there is a recall on these tires. My tire was produced before the recalled tires but is having very uneven & unsafe wear. The dot# is dot wbhl 380 2805. I feel that my tires are defective and want the manufacturer to replace them as part of the recall.
Tread is separation and vibration when driving.
The contact owns a 2003 kia sedona equipped with bridgestone firestone fr380 tires, tire size p215/70/r15. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and the front end of the vehicle and steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a tire center where the front driver side tire and both rear tires were replaced. The technician stated that the tire tread exhibited premature wear. The similar failure recurred one year and nine months after the replacement of the three tires. The contact planned to notify the tire center for the vehicle to be inspected and to determine which tire was defective. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The dot number was unknown.
I recently purchased new firestone fr380 195/75/14 tires for my daughter's 1993 chevy lumina.the tires were purchased in september 2008 for her car when the car had 58,868 miles on it and the car now has 60,256 miles.on november 20, 2008 her passenger front tire blew and caused her to hit a tree.she was seen by a doctor, and diagnosed with a neck strain, and the car was severely damaged due to the blowout.we never did receive notice that any type of fr380 firestone tire was recalled and this is very upsetting.firestone requested that we send this tire to them for analysis and it was received by their company on 11/24/08.they then stated that they will not be able to even look at the tire until after the first of this coming year so we are stuck with no vehicle for my daughter to get to school and to work.it has not bee a good experience.
Traveling east on interstate 10 west of tonopah, az , felt vibration and pulled to the side of the road. The right rear tire suffered a partial tread separation. Tire was replaced with spare and trip continued for another 30 miles when the left front tire suffered a complete tread separation causing nearly $1600 dollars damage in and around the wheel well. Tires were firestone fr380 p215/60r16 with less than 25,000 miles. Subsequent check of tires indicated that the tires were properly inflated. Tires had been rotated and checked on a regular basis with oil changes.
At 45 mph firestone p235/75r15 model fr380 tire blew out on the passenger front.
The contact owns a 2004 ford free star equipped with firestone bridgestone fr380 tires, tire size: p225/60/r16. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear of the vehicle began vibrating. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the tread had separated from the tires. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or private mechanic. The vehicle was driven home and the tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 109,000 and tire failure mileage was 35,000.
The tread on the rear driver's side tire separated from the tire causing the vehicle to skid through the northbound lanes and then into the dirt median and finally becoming caught on the cable divider, totaling the vehicle. The tire that separated from it's tread was a firestone fr380 e26l 38b. The tire was purchased in 2009 with a 55,000 mile limited warranty. When the tire was purchased the odometer was at 88,088 miles. The odometer was at the time of the incident was 140,629 miles. This means the tire was still 2,459 miles under the warranty. The minimum tread depth recommended by firestone tires is 2/32 deep or 0.0625. The tread depth on the tire in question was 0.175, more than twice the required depth. The state trooper who investigated the crash determined that i was not at fault. The mechanic who examined my vehicle agreed that the incident was caused by the rear driver's side tire's tread separating from the tire.
Firestone tire fr380 ws p225/75r15 55,000 mile tire. After 12,000 miles tire s are showing steel belts through the tread. Independent mechanic and alignmentverified that there is no problem with alignment or suspension. Tires purchased march 13, 2008.
The contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi mirage equipped with firestone fr380 tires, size 175/65r14. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle vibrated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the driver side rear tire had tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the tire was replaced. The contact also mentioned that recently, the front passenger side tire had tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure and stated that the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced.the tire manufacturer was notified. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unknown. The dot number was not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 199,000 the current mileage was 230,000.
Purchased 2 firestone fr 380 on 7/21/09 and had them put on rear.on 7/28/09 while traveling on freeway at 70mph suddenly driver rear tire failed. People in car behind reported tire suddenly went flat and hub cap flew off. Daughter lost control of the car and went into ditch and almost flipped hit many small trees 1 3 inches in diameter car came to a stop passengers not hurt.
Firestone fr380 bl p205/65r15 92s tread seperated at highway speed.single tire replaced with primewell ps830/850 bl 205/65r15 94h.
I was driving north on the muskogee turn pike around mile marker 9 when i heard a noise. I felt shuttering and looked in the rear view mirror and saw a large piece of tire flying through the air. I immediately pulled over and changed the tire. All of the tread was missing and the tire was still inflated. This caused over $1,800 in damage to my car and cause me to have to buy a new set of tires.
We were driving down i40 to little rock and the tread on the tires separated and caused major damage to our vehicle.the tires first started making a clicking sound and then all of the sudden the tread came loose and cause what sounded like an explosion.the ground effects, bumper , gas cover and gas cap were blown off.any other damage is not known at this time due to it not being looked at by a shop yet.
Tire started to bubble and the tread started to come apart, i replaced 2 tires on 11/13/2008.
The contact owns a 1989 ford ranger.the vehicle has firestone fr380 tires, size p215/70/r14.the contact noticed that the tires were almost flat.upon further investigation, he noticed that the tread lines were becoming loose and appeared to be peeling off.the failure mileage on the tires was 12,781.the failure mileage on the vehicle was 118,000.
During the time of june 24 2007 i was involved in a accident where the valve stem blow out of a tire and the tire blew of the rim at night causing my car to go off the road into a ditch embankment and cause the car to be considered to be total and i then contacted the company of firestone on research blvd here in austin tx .i was injured with neck pains and back pains . Call #200703564 elgin texas 78621 elgin police department #5122855757.
On 05/09/2014 at approximately 1750 hours i was traveling southbound on interstate 95 adjacent to mile marker 99 located near stuart, florida when i suddenly felt a very strong vibration and loud noise coming from the front right axle, immediately after the front right tire tread separated from the tire causing me to loose steering control of the vehicle. The vehicle eventually came to a full stop and upon further inspection on the shoulder it was revealed that the separation of the tire tread caused significant damages to the vehicle to include front right fender dents, braking ac refrigerant lines, front headlight assembly, side marker and the plastic cover that goes underneath the wheel well. The tire is described as a firestone fr380, 185/65r14 86s with dot e26l 38b 3110 a30. The vehicle was towed to a pep boys shop injupiter, fl and the tire was taken to the tire plus store located in jupiter, fl to be exchanged. The tires were originally purchased and installed at tires plus on october, 2010 at 77,600 miles and overall the tire had less than 20,000 road miles when the entire tire tread separated. Pictures of the tire are available upon request, thank you.
I was on my way to work iwas going at a speed of 45 -50 miles per hour;all of a sudden my car started spinning out of control. The car landed in a ditch on some huge rocks. It was raining at the time of the wreck but i never agreed or felt like the car hydroplaned. There is know real explanation for the car spinning out of control other than what i believe to be the tires. Not sure if it was traction,tread or blowout. The car has been declared a total loss.
1965 volkswagen bus.consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire tread separation.the consumer stated the left rear tire tread separated along with the steel belt. When the separation occurred, the entire vehicle shook violently, followed by a loud banging sound, as the tire began to come apart. The vehicle began to weave uncontrollably to the left and right periodically crossing into the adjacent lanes. The consumer was able to get to the emergency lane. When he exited the vehicle to change the tire, he noticed substantial damage to the left side of the vehicle with a large crack, buckling metal at the quarter panel, and oil leaking from the vehicle. The consumer discovered the tires were on a recall list.
During the time of june 24 2007 i was involved in a accident where the valve stem blow out of a tire and the tire blew of the rim at night causing my car to go off the road into a ditch embankment and cause the car to be considered to be total and i then contacted the company of firestone on research blvd here in austin tx .i was injured with neck pains and back pains . Call #200703564 elgin texas 78621 elgin police department #5122855757.
The contact owns a 2003 subaru forester equipped with firestone tire fr380, size p215-60-r16. The contact stated that the tires became prematurely worn, out-of-round and exhibited tread and belt separation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage of the tires was 53,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 160,000.
The tread on the rear driver's side tire separated from the tire causing the vehicle to skid through the northbound lanes and then into the dirt median and finally becoming caught on the cable divider, totaling the vehicle. The tire that separated from it's tread was a firestone fr380 e26l 38b. The tire was purchased in 2009 with a 55,000 mile limited warranty. When the tire was purchased the odometer was at 88,088 miles. The odometer was at the time of the incident was 140,629 miles. This means the tire was still 2,459 miles under the warranty. The minimum tread depth recommended by firestone tires is 2/32 deep or 0.0625. The tread depth on the tire in question was 0.175, more than twice the required depth. The state trooper who investigated the crash determined that i was not at fault. The mechanic who examined my vehicle agreed that the incident was caused by the rear driver's side tire's tread separating from the tire.
Tire started to bubble and the tread started to come apart, i replaced 2 tires on 11/13/2008.
The contact owns a 1989 ford ranger.the vehicle has firestone fr380 tires, size p215/70/r14.the contact noticed that the tires were almost flat.upon further investigation, he noticed that the tread lines were becoming loose and appeared to be peeling off.the failure mileage on the tires was 12,781.the failure mileage on the vehicle was 118,000.
Firestone fr380 bl p205/65r15 92s tread seperated at highway speed.single tire replaced with primewell ps830/850 bl 205/65r15 94h.
On 05/09/2014 at approximately 1750 hours i was traveling southbound on interstate 95 adjacent to mile marker 99 located near stuart, florida when i suddenly felt a very strong vibration and loud noise coming from the front right axle, immediately after the front right tire tread separated from the tire causing me to loose steering control of the vehicle. The vehicle eventually came to a full stop and upon further inspection on the shoulder it was revealed that the separation of the tire tread caused significant damages to the vehicle to include front right fender dents, braking ac refrigerant lines, front headlight assembly, side marker and the plastic cover that goes underneath the wheel well. The tire is described as a firestone fr380, 185/65r14 86s with dot e26l 38b 3110 a30. The vehicle was towed to a pep boys shop injupiter, fl and the tire was taken to the tire plus store located in jupiter, fl to be exchanged. The tires were originally purchased and installed at tires plus on october, 2010 at 77,600 miles and overall the tire had less than 20,000 road miles when the entire tire tread separated. Pictures of the tire are available upon request, thank you.
Firestone tire fr380 ws p225/75r15 55,000 mile tire. After 12,000 miles tire s are showing steel belts through the tread. Independent mechanic and alignmentverified that there is no problem with alignment or suspension. Tires purchased march 13, 2008.
The contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi mirage equipped with firestone fr380 tires, size 175/65r14. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle vibrated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the driver side rear tire had tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the tire was replaced. The contact also mentioned that recently, the front passenger side tire had tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure and stated that the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced.the tire manufacturer was notified. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unknown. The dot number was not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 199,000 the current mileage was 230,000.
Tread is separation and vibration when driving.
I purchased firestone f380 p235/75r15 tires for my vehicle. I see that there is a recall on these tires. My tire was produced before the recalled tires but is having very uneven & unsafe wear. The dot# is dot wbhl 380 2805. I feel that my tires are defective and want the manufacturer to replace them as part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 kia sedona equipped with bridgestone firestone fr380 tires, tire size p215/70/r15. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and the front end of the vehicle and steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a tire center where the front driver side tire and both rear tires were replaced. The technician stated that the tire tread exhibited premature wear. The similar failure recurred one year and nine months after the replacement of the three tires. The contact planned to notify the tire center for the vehicle to be inspected and to determine which tire was defective. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The dot number was unknown.
We were driving down i40 to little rock and the tread on the tires separated and caused major damage to our vehicle.the tires first started making a clicking sound and then all of the sudden the tread came loose and cause what sounded like an explosion.the ground effects, bumper , gas cover and gas cap were blown off.any other damage is not known at this time due to it not being looked at by a shop yet.
During the time of june 24 2007 i was involved in a accident where the valve stem blow out of a tire and the tire blew of the rim at night causing my car to go off the road into a ditch embankment and cause the car to be considered to be total and i then contacted the company of firestone on research blvd here in austin tx .i was injured with neck pains and back pains . Call #200703564 elgin texas 78621 elgin police department #5122855757.
Traveling east on interstate 10 west of tonopah, az , felt vibration and pulled to the side of the road. The right rear tire suffered a partial tread separation. Tire was replaced with spare and trip continued for another 30 miles when the left front tire suffered a complete tread separation causing nearly $1600 dollars damage in and around the wheel well. Tires were firestone fr380 p215/60r16 with less than 25,000 miles. Subsequent check of tires indicated that the tires were properly inflated. Tires had been rotated and checked on a regular basis with oil changes.
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