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The contact owns a 2017 grand design reflection fifth wheel trailer equipped with westlake super st tires, size: st225/75/r15, dot number: jult1cm4016. The contact noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the front passenger tire upon inspection at a rest stop. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 45 mph, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the wheel with the spare tire on the trailer and drove to a tire shop. He was informed by the mechanic that the blowout was caused by internal tread separation. The tire was replaced and the failure recurred on the driver's side front tire while driving 60 mph. The contact placed the spare tire on the trailer and purchased new set of tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed to submit a claim for reimbursement. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 5,000.*dt
The contact owns a 1990 toyota cab chassis motor home.the vehicle has fts westlake tires.the contact stated that he purchased six tires for his vehicle in january of 2007.he notified foreign tire sales and was told that they did not manufacturer the tires with the dot number he provided.the contact stated that one of the rear tires was out of balance.the tire could not be balanced, therefore, all six tires were replaced.the contact has the six old tires available.the current mileage is 35,000 and failure mileage was 30,900.no other vehicle information was available.
The contact owns a 2006 nissan altima with westlake tires 215/60/16 purchased on july 23, 2007.the contact was aware of the recall for the tires (nhtsa campaign id#07t003000). There had been no failure to date.the previous tires were not westlake tires.the current mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 1992 acura integra.the vehicle has fts westlake tires, size 195/60/r14 (na).while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a sizzling noise coming from the front of the vehicle.he was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the front passenger side tire had a hole in the sidewall.in addition, the tire was flat and replaced with a spare.the contact went to the shop from where the tire was purchased and was informed that they would order an additional tire at the contact's expense.the contact informed the mechanic that the tire was included in a recall; however, he would still not receive a refund or a replacement tire for free.the manufacturer stated that they no longer replace the recalled westlake tires.the contact is in the process of purchasing new tires.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 193,000.
Tl- the contact own gmc 3500 forest river thunder xlr thunder bolt. The contact was drive the vehicle on the interstsesomeone pull along side of his vehicle . The contact pull over. The rear passenger tire was shred.
The contact owns a 1987 toyota pickup.while driving at various speeds, the tires vibrate and make noise.the contact stated that all four tires were purchased in 2005 and had 3,000 miles.two of the tires were westlake, dot number 7dt5fts3703, size lt235/75r15.the other two were fts compass tires, dot number 7dt5fts5104 , size lt235/75r15.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current mileage was 229,000 and failure mileage was 226,000.
The contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra with fts westlake tires.while driving 40 mph the vehicle would shake and vibrate.the service mgr stated that the tires were out of specification and they would be unable resolve the tire issues.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 2000 toyota corolla with fts westlake tires lt235/75r-15.she stated that she heard about the chinese tire recall. There had been no failure to date the tire dot was not available.the current mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2001 magic trail trailer boat trailer. While driving at 25 mph, the front driver side tire blew. The contact stated there was a bubble in the tire before the failure. The tire manufacturer would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage on the tire was 100. A was no vinfor the trailer and there was no failure or current mileage. Updated 11/03/10 the consumer stated the outer layer of the tire separated from the cord layer and became inflated to the size of a baseball. Updated 11/04/10
Tried separation/blow out
The contact owns a 2016 (na) drv tradition trailer equipped with westlake super st tires, size: st235/80r16 (na). The contact stated that the steel belt separated from the gum belt and ruptured the rear driver side tire. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. An independent tire company replaced the tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 1,000.
The contact owns a 1988 gmc c1500.the vehicle has fts westlake tires, size lt235/75r-15.the contact stated that the manufactured date for the tires falls under the dates mentioned in the recall.he stated that the fts hotline number provides information about the recall, but does not mention that there is a prorated cost to have the tires mounted and balanced.according to the recall, the tires will be replaced, mounted, and balanced at no cost to the owner.the contact also stated that the fts hotline information does not clarify in detail whether or not this charge is applicable.although there had been no failure to date, the contact would like the tires replaced before one occurs.he attempted to have the tires repaired on august 14, 2007, however, he did not due to the repair fees.the current mileage was 273,759.
The contact owns a 2017 grand design momentum rv equipped with fts tires, tire line: westlake, tire size: st235/80/r16 n/a, dot number: jumr2ct. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blow out. On another occasion while driving 55 mph, the passenger's side front tire experienced a blow out. After each failure, the tire was replaced with the spare tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, offered no assistance. The tires were original equipment. The failure mileage for the driver's side rear tire was 3,000. The failure mileage for the passenger's side front tire was approximately 3,200.
I noticed the sidewall separating while my truck was in the driveway. I haven't driven the vehicle since.
The contact owns a 1992 acura integra.the vehicle has fts westlake tires, size 195/60/r14 (na).while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a sizzling noise coming from the front of the vehicle.he was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the front passenger side tire had a hole in the sidewall.in addition, the tire was flat and replaced with a spare.the contact went to the shop from where the tire was purchased and was informed that they would order an additional tire at the contact's expense.the contact informed the mechanic that the tire was included in a recall; however, he would still not receive a refund or a replacement tire for free.the manufacturer stated that they no longer replace the recalled westlake tires.the contact is in the process of purchasing new tires.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 193,000.
The contact owns a 2017 grand design reflection fifth wheel trailer equipped with westlake super st tires, size: st225/75/r15, dot number: jult1cm4016. The contact noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the front passenger tire upon inspection at a rest stop. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 45 mph, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the wheel with the spare tire on the trailer and drove to a tire shop. He was informed by the mechanic that the blowout was caused by internal tread separation. The tire was replaced and the failure recurred on the driver's side front tire while driving 60 mph. The contact placed the spare tire on the trailer and purchased new set of tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed to submit a claim for reimbursement. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 5,000.*dt
I noticed the sidewall separating while my truck was in the driveway. I haven't driven the vehicle since.
The contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra with fts westlake tires.while driving 40 mph the vehicle would shake and vibrate.the service mgr stated that the tires were out of specification and they would be unable resolve the tire issues.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 1987 toyota pickup.while driving at various speeds, the tires vibrate and make noise.the contact stated that all four tires were purchased in 2005 and had 3,000 miles.two of the tires were westlake, dot number 7dt5fts3703, size lt235/75r15.the other two were fts compass tires, dot number 7dt5fts5104 , size lt235/75r15.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current mileage was 229,000 and failure mileage was 226,000.
The contact owns a 1995 ford f250.the vehicle has fts westlake cr861 tires.the contact stated that his dot number is included in the recall regarding tread separation.he called fts and they refused to provide assistance.they stated that the boss was on vacation and would not be able to help until he returned.the contact believes that the tires should be repaired as soon as possible.there had been no failure to date.the recall number was unknown.the current mileage was 115,000.
Tried separation/blow out
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