0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004288379 | Incident Date: Jun, 24 2004 |
| Consumer's City: PORTLAND | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
| Model Name: P27560R17 | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Tires:tread/belt |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 13 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I have a 2001 ford expedition that came equipped with general grabber aw tires, 275/60r 17 (all have dot # adto 44t 2401). these particular tires were recalled due to tread separation and i took them to a ford dealer when i heard of the recall. i was informed that my tires were not covered by the recall. i was told that the problem was corrected and that the tires were fine. i was also told that the problem was that the tires were experiencing tread separation at about 45,000 miles. at 47,000 miles on the tires while driving at highway speeds i felt severe shaking of the vehicle, i pulled off of the road and inspected the tires. one of the tires (right rear) showed extensive tread separation very near total failure. only my good judgement averted a possible disaster. i went to my ford dealer to complain about the tires, they said that they may be able to help me with new tires. when it came down to the bottom line they said that the tires had too many miles. i will not buy another set of general tires ever. i feel that both ford and continental (general) and responsible and should replace these tires which they should have done 2 years ago when the others were recalled. they have been gambleing with the safety of my family and apparently have dodged the bullet this time. *ak |