Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 07/02/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2088 | |
| On july 2, 2002 the tread came off the tire while on the freeway. the tire had 49,000 miles on it and it was warrantied for 80,000. it caused $2,700 in damage. bridgestone claims the tire was operated w/ low air pressure, this is not true! the front tires were replaced by pep boys 6 months prior due to tread separation. i am having bridgestone send me the tire back. i do have photos of the tire and van damage. ts | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 2 | 05/24/1989 | |
| Consumer reporting an ongoing problem with engine acceleration intermittently approximately six months. problem still occurring. dealer was notified and repairs/inspection was made continually, but the problem was never resolved. *ak consumer states vehicle is experiencing electrical problems and can smell something like wires burning, consumer states that the radio, fan blower, and dash lights go on and off, at times the radio will not work at all, battery failed and was replaced, low oil sensor failed and was replaced. vehicle has experienced several brake problems, brakes pulsate, master cylinder leak, proportioning valve leak, brakes grab, and were not stopping the vehicle. several engine related problems, consumer states the engine was noisy, oil was leaking from both sides of engine, the thermostat, gasket seal, main seal, rear main seal, pan gasket, belts, and other engine components have been replaced. the left door corroded and rusted. fuel filter was replaced, exhaust system was replaced, iac and throttle body were replaced, consumer states she would have to constantly keep foot on brake due to high rpms and loud whining, consumer states vehicle would accelerate suddenly if foot were off the brake, there were times when the brakes were not stopping vehicle. right front tire separated, causing steering wheel to wobble, front bearing needed packed, right rear axle was loose. differential carrier assembly was out, causing a loud ticking and thud noise. air conditioner was blowing hot air, the heater mode selector is slow to return from the vent when changed. outer tie rod ends needed replaced. *slc | |||
| 07/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Radial tire sidewall blew out. *sd | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear right hand tire blew out twice, causing one accident. tt | |||
| 02/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Two michelin tires blew out. *skd | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Right rear tread separation on interstate causing loss of control of minivan. aerostar rolls over and ejects third seat passenger causing serious injuries. *ak (dot number: u9t9b6h018 tiresize: 205/70r14) | |||