Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
| TC-11-003 | 02/16/2011 | 10038205 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| TC-11-003 | 02/16/2011 | 10038205 | Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in cold weather where salt is used, the salt can corrode the spare tire carrier cable. 1998-2020 sienna. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| PG00503 | 08/19/2003 | 10003563 | Spare tire carrier operation. various modlels including the 2004 landcruiser and 4 runner. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 296000 | ||
| Tire seemed out of balance at narrow range of speeds (60-65mph), but smooth at 68mph for months; recently noticed vehicle rocking when cold and at low speeds; today saw an outward bulge in rear tire tread (directionally outward from axle). am seeking a replacement tire before tread separation. | |||
| 09/03/2006 | 2 | ||
| I purchased 2 cooper lifeliner touring sle size 215/ 65r-15. they complete unraveled within one week of each other. one was replaced as my daughter was headed on a 350 mile trip back to her college town, and the other i still have disintergrated on her way home from college. she could have been seriously injured if they were on the front instead of the back. i could not believe it it came apart right down to the steel belt. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 34500 | 4 | 06/01/1998 |
| All 4 tires developed knots. one tire wore oddly to the belts. car was balanced and aligned. tires have been rotated regularly pressure has been maintained at all times even though there was plenty of tread left. they became unusable. *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734317 | |||
| 06/07/2002 | 35000 | 1 | 08/14/1998 |
| Had a right rear tire (firestone f 680) delaminate while traveling on interstate while driving a 1998 toyota sienna le. tire was original equipment, had 35,000 miles, and was properly inflated (checked night before incident). result of tread delamination was loss of rear wheel well cover and damage to rear bumper. *nlm | |||
| 03/23/2003 | 30000 | 2 | 12/01/1997 |
| While driving front drivers side left tire blewout. the dealer was notified. *nlm there was severe vibration and consumer found that the left front tire tread had separated. after traveling another 65 miles there was severe vibration and the left rear tire had tread separation. *tt | |||
| 10/24/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2098 | |
| Severe tread separation steels coming apart unsafe to drive. dt | |||
| 10/27/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2097 | |
| Tread separation exactly as described in current recall situation. i'm confident firestone continues to hide something. dt | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 06/01/2098 | |
| All 4 tire developed knots. one tire wore oddly to the belts. car was balanced and aligned. tires has been rotated regularly. pressures had been maintained at all times. even though there waplenty of tread left, they became unusable.*ak | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| While driving, firestone tire, fr680 95s m+5, p205/70r15, experienced blowout, no other information given. *slc | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The left front tire went flat on the highway. a large section of the steel belt is detached from the tire.*ak (dot number: tr 680 tiresize: p205/70r15) | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| While driving, firestone tire, fr680 95s m+5, p205/70r15, experienced blowout, no other information given. *slc | |||
| 06/12/2001 | 2 | 08/12/1998 | |
| Left front and right rear firestone affinity tires size: p215/65r15, experienced blowouts with approximately 24,000 miles on them on a 1998, toyota, sienna. *ak first blowout occurred in the tread of the tire, the second blowout occurred in the sidewall, consumer states they experienced several punctures in the tires prior to the blowouts, dot number w2vfa1a160. *slc | |||
| 04/03/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Catastrophic tire failure while traveling on interstate highway. tires not under-inflated. tire explosively separated (belt and carcass) causing violent feedback to steering.. no wreck due to luck; no turnover solely due to low profile of vehicle. tire now looks the same as previously recalled firestone tires. replaced all four tires with other brand. recommend a look at basic firestone radial tire design.*ak (dot number: w2vfait tiresize: p215/65r15) | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| All 4 tire developed knots. one tire wore oddly to the belts. car was balanced and aligned. tires has been rotated regularly. pressures had been maintained at all times. even though there waplenty of tread left, they became unusable. (dot number: w2m0 tiresize: p205/70r15) | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I replaced the firestone tires which our sienna came equipped with when new because the vehicle began steering very poorly, to the point of my becoming fearful of driving on them. i rotated the tires myself (fronts to rears) and found that the steering problem was solved. of course i then knew that at least one of the rear tires was no good. when i purchased the four new tires, i asked to examine the old firestones just removed. two employees of the discount tire and myself found bubbles indicating that separation was occurring. i kept the tires. they may be examined at my home. *ak( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 ) | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| The left rear tire went flat as i was driving at about 60 miles per hour. i found the side wall of the tire (the side facing in towards the car) had split in 4 places. the tire came with the car at time of purchase and therfore only had 21100 miles logged on to the tire. the minivan is typically used in local traffic at a average speed of 35 miles per hour. *ak( dot number: w2vf tire size: p215/65r15 ) | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Loud bang from egine followed by fire. dealer says engine threw a rod and found hole in engine. also damage to right axle from projectile from engine. complained about white smoke at startup to dealer at 22,500 mile service, but dealer found no problems. now dealer refuses to honor warranty claiming that sludge is in engine. when i had similar smoke problem with 1998 toyota camry, dealer advised that the valve seals were defective and replaced the valve seals and gasket under warranty. internet serches have revealed at least one and possibly as many as three other similar engine failures due to sludge after complaints were made to the dealer of white smoke at startup. i also found multiple reports of engine failure assoiciated with white smoke at startup when doing searches regarding the camry. when i went to dealer to remove articles from the van after it was towed, the service advisor pointed out the left rear tire, on which approximately 10-12 inches of the tread had separated from the body of the tire. this is firestone fr 680 tire with less than 30,000 miles on it. the tire was checked and was fine prior to out trip to pick up out eight year old daughter from summer camp. the engine failure and fire and the separation of thread of the tire occurred after we had driven for approximately 2 hours in 100 degree plus temperatures while returning from the camp. local police and fire department was called to the scene.( dot number: ) | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| On 8/4/00 we were having our tires rotated by america's tire store in folsom, ca. they showed us the passanger front tire was beginning to peel. about 20% of the tire was affected. with the reports i'm hearing abouit the other firestone tires i wanted to report this. we kept the tire for evidence just in case it is needed.( dot number: w2m0 f6l tire size: 205/70/r15 ) | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The right rear tread completely separated from the tire. the tire dealer who replaced the entire set said that all the tires were coming apart. the only reason we realized we had a problem was the car has a tire condition/pressure indicator and the car was riding rough. my husband inspected the tires on several different occasions and never noticed the tread separating. i also took my car to a tire dealer on two separate occasions when i first noticed the light indicator. the tire dealer never noticed the tread coming apart either. we only realized we had a problem when the ride became very rough. my husband changed the tire and placed the spare on the car until i could get to the tire dealer.( dot number: 95s tire size: p205/70r15 ) | |||
| 05/27/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| While traveling, @ approx. 60 mph, on a state hwy., the rear passenger tire blew out. driver immediately pulled off the road. it appears the tire completely peeled away from wheel. owner incurred excessive towing fees and tire replacement costs not expected on a 2 yr. old vehicle with only 22,000 miles. *ak( dot number: tire size: p215/65r15 ) | |||
| 1 | 04/30/1998 | ||
| Side wall crack in tire. tire ident. number: wehy awa manufacturer: firestone size: p215/70r14 | |||
| Tires. horn. | |||
| 1 | 02/10/1998 | ||
| Tire blowout on freeway at 65mph (dunlop sp 40 p215/65r15). *yc | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 30 | ||
| Aluminum alloy rims apparently expand and contract with temperature changes, causing leaks in tires. sometimes pressure drops 2-3 lbs. but sometimes it drops to dangerous levels (15 lbs. or even less). sometimes the tire pressure monitor alerts and some times it does not, even at dangerous low levels.*ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 1 | 12/15/2000 | |
| The front driver side tire on the side wall contained 3 large splits, ranging from 1-2 inches. the other 3 tires had started to crack at the side walls. consumer replaced all 4 tires. ts *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Michelin hydroedge tire: tread separated from the sidewall of the tire for the entire circumference of the tire on a passenger van. tire was properly inflated just 4 weeks ago when one of the tires was replaced because of a previous road hazard. no apparent damage to the vehicle since the driver was able to quickly remove the vehicle from lanes of traffic to the road shoulder. there doesn't appear to have any damage (road hazard) to the tire. *jb | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 72000 | 2 | 07/22/1998 |
| On may 24, 2004, my wife was driving our toyota sienna van north on i-35 in oklahoma at highway speed when the front driver side tire blew out and the tread separated. the tire was replaced by the dealer and all other tires checked for wear. on july 17, 2004 i was driving the same van on i-44 in oklahoma at highway speed when the driver side rear tire's tread separated and went flat. there was no road hazard encountered at etiher event. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2002 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Firestone fr680, p205/70r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1998, toyota sienna with 28000 miles. while driving 65-70 mph, rear passenger tire experienced tread separation. rear driver side tire was also showing signs of tread separation.*akjg | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| One of the vehicles five factory installed firestone tires (fr680 failed due to the steel belt separating, there were no injuries and no damage (firestone fr 680, p205/70r15.95s.m+s). nlm | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| The factory installed firestone tire failed due to steel belt separation. the consumer replaced the remaing tires as a precaution.(firestone tires) *yh | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 03/28/1998 | |
| One of the vehicles five factory installed firestone tires (fr680 failed due to the steel belt separating, there were no injuries and no damage (firestone fr 680, p205/70r15.95s.m+s). nlm | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Orginal equipment passengers side rear firestone, fr680, tires size p205/70/r15 with fourty seven thousand miles, experienced tread separated, dealer has been contacted and informed consumer that sixty percent of the tire tread was gone.*ak consumer stated separation was over 14 inches longs with a flap of over 2 inches on one section of the tire, on another section of the tire, there was a buldge and the start of another separation.*tt | |||
| The thread on the tires seems to be separating. the very far edges of the tires seem to be peeling off. where can i take my vehicle to have it inspected?*ak (tiresize: 215-65r15) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. she was able to pull over to side of shoulder, and noticed that driver's side tire tread separated. firestone, wildernesss at tire. there were no injuries.*ak | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 2 | 02/10/1998 | |
| Pe 00 020; consumer took vehicle to firestone for rotation. because steering wheel was vibrating, and attendant told her that left front tire thread started separating. firestone, p2057015, she has contacted.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 4 | ||
| All four tires have tread seperation. *ak (tiresize: p205/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 ) | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00020, after market bridgestone, bt70s with about 400 miles, tire size 20570r15. while driving tire tread came off which almost caused a crash. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| On 9 august, 2000 experience a severe steering wheel fluctuation when departing a parking lot at approximately 5 mph. stopped and checked tires, appeared okay. proceeded to drive home, at night, changed to lessening vibration with increase of speed. took car to dealer to have checked out. they reported that steering and chassis systems were good, that the problem was bad tires. they did not elaborate on what was bad with the tires.......took vehicle to tire dealer, not firestone, and had them inspect and subsequently replace all 4 tires. they stated that the tread was separating on the inside area of the left front tire. retained old tires at my home for review if necessary. only thing i noticed was abnormal wear on inside areas of all 4 tires.......no vibration experienced after tires replaced......original tires had been balanced, rotated and alignment complied with at the dealers at prescribed intervals.....no problems with tires or vehicle experienced up to the time of failure( dot number: w2mof6l178 tire size: p205/70r15 ) | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| When i took my vehicle in for a yearly wv state inspection, i was told it failed due to the tires being shot. i was shown where the tread on both front tires was separating from the tire. my vehicle was bought new and had only 24,000 miles on it at that time. an alignment check was done and the vehicle was found to be in perfect alignment. they could not explain why this type of wear and tread separation would occur with only 24,000 miles on these tires. the next day was when the announcement was made concerning ford vehicles and the firestone tires . i have contacted toyota motor corporation and was dismissed with the comment to voice my concerns to the firestone company. i have waited for toyota to either make a public announcement or send a questionaire to its consumers asking them to check their tires and be aware of the potential for tread separation on the affinity firestone tires that were placed on these vehicles. i am out the cost of replacing these tires , but more importantly, had my state not had an inspection program, i never would have thought to check these tires at this time and most likely would have become another statistic soon after. please feel free to contact me anytime. i am requesting that this complaint and my concerns be passed on to sen. john mccain, senate commerce committee chairman and nhtsa administrator sue bailey immediately.( dot number: w2vf a1t tire size: p215/65r15 ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 08/14/2000 | |
| Vehicle was parked in front of consumer's house. both front driver's and passenger's tires were flat. *ak | |||