Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||||
| 030310002 | 06/01/2004 | 10012160 | Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. this service bulletin replaces 030310002. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 47000 | 3 | |
| 2002 chevrolet conversion van express 1500 had a problem with the drivers side window. express window would go down but not go back up. *ts the motor was replaced three times, finally the switch was replaced. the brakes and master cylinder had to be replaced. the consumer was told the brakes were insufficient for the weight of the vehicle. the michelin tires only lasted 24,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2005 | 50000 | 3 | 10/01/2004 |
| Dt:the contact stated the left rear tire developed a bulge within the tread. he brought the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and they replaced the tire with a spare. when he returned home the vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who discovered there was a complete belt separation on that tire. a second incident later occurred on the left front tire in a similar fashion. both of the failed firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires. while driving the right rear remaining firestone tire blew out at 75 mph resulting in damage to the vehicles fender and bumper area. he avoided any collision. he took photographs of the extensive damage. no further repairs or corrections have been made at this time. this is a firestone steeltex r4s lt245/75/r16 load range e. these were the original tires on the vehicle at purchase. *ak update 12/27/2005 - the tires were made in canada. *nm | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 27000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 65 mph rear driver's side tire blew out with warning. consumer examined the tire, and discovered that the tire blew out at the sidewall.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 13000 | 1 | |
| All 4 tires contained splits on the side wall, consumer was unable to drive the vehicle. *jb dot #'s: vn 11 b1c 4101, 1501, 3801, and 4001. scc | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 1 | 11/11/2001 | |
| Dt: 2002 chevrolet express. the contact stated the spare tire is secured by straps ,and one of the straps came off the vehicle. there was no one behind the contact's vehicle. therefore, no one was injured. the spare tire had been used a year ago. the manufacturer stated this happened regularly. also, the tire came off at this time and that tire was lost. the contact purchased another tire. it was located in the back of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/27/2005 | 50000 | 3 | 10/01/2004 |
| Dt:the contact stated the left rear tire developed a bulge within the tread. he brought the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and they replaced the tire with a spare. when he returned home the vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who discovered there was a complete belt separation on that tire. a second incident later occurred on the left front tire in a similar fashion. both of the failed firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires. while driving the right rear remaining firestone tire blew out at 75 mph resulting in damage to the vehicles fender and bumper area. he avoided any collision. he took photographs of the extensive damage. no further repairs or corrections have been made at this time. this is a firestone steeltex r4s lt245/75/r16 load range e. these were the original tires on the vehicle at purchase. *ak update 12/27/2005 - the tires were made in canada. *nm | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 10353 | 2 | 12/22/2001 |
| While driving, the vehicle started to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who found the left rear tire tread was separating. *ak when the vibration noise was heard a loud vibration followed by a sound as if the rear end had fallen off. the vehicle swayed. *scc *jb | |||
| 11/28/2002 | 10353 | 12/22/2001 | |
| Consumer states that while driving and without warning the front tires have tread separation and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified size#lt24575r16 please provide. *ts | |||