Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Firestone / Steeltex radial
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007110560 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f super duty. the vehicle has firestone steeltex radial tires. while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a loud |
| 006079208 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 2001 ford f-250, tire tread separated and tire shredded, tore up rear fender. speed was 45 mph on asphalt, and air temp was 85f. this is firestone |
| 006078733 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Firestone steeltex radial tires lt245-75-r16 isn't anybody listening to all of us regarding these tires? i have just spent hrs. reading complaints |
| 006077593 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | At 62 mph steeltex radial at dot vnw81xl m/s 265-75-r16 threw the complete tread of the rear tire and beat the truck up to the tune of $4,000.00 |
| 006076698 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Re: firestone steeltex radial tires lt24575-r16 we purchased a new 2003 gmc duramax diesel. we have 24,000 miles on the truck & tires and |
| 006071212 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While driving at approximately 60 mph in my 2001 ford f250 super duty pick up truck, the truck started to vibrate. i shifted into neutral, thinking it |
| 006070573 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Dt*: the contact stated that the tread of the vehicle's front passenger tire separated from the tire itself while traveling 55 mph on a dry and flat |
| 006070572 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Dt*: the contact stated that the tread of the vehicle's front passenger tire separated from the tire itself while traveling 55 mph on a dry and flat |
| 006069974 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 1997 gulfstream conquest 28' motorhome. 6/29/06, had all 6 tires inspected by dealer in anchorage, ak. verified correct tire pressure. drove appox. |
| 006065597 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | MY FIRESTONE LT245/75R16 TIRE FAILED. THE ENTIRE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT QUARTER PANEL OF MY TRUCK. *JB |
| 006063054 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While traveling west on i-10, in jefferson county, i felt a vibration and was slowing down when the left rear tire failed. my vehicle swerved and i |
| 005049946 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | I am writing to inform you of a tire problem i had the other day with one of your firestone steeltex radial a/t lt 245 75 r16 ten ply truck tire. |
| 005043970 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd crew cab, with pickup camper, towing light catamaran sailboat on trailer. temperatures 85-90. had been on freeway for 1 |
| 005036542 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 7/12/2005 on i75 southern kentucky driving 99' suburban with steeltex radial a/t 245/75r16 load range e. on my way to florida driving about 65 mph |
| 005033329 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Exiting onto on ramp right rear tire tread separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. tire was still inflated however tread had completely |
| 901032095 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Consumer experienced blow outs with the firestone steel tex radial tire equipment.*mr on two separate occasions a tread on one of the tires separated |
| 005029037 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Traveling on interstate 75 in florida when the tread seperated from the drivers side rear tire on my 2000 excursion. this caused the vehicle to skid |
| 005028611 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | I had my firestone steeltex radial a/t tires rotated by the dealership(jay wolfe cheverolet) on my 2001 silverado 2500 hd short bed crew cab. tire |
| 005027292 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | I noticed a pull to the left on my 2001 ford f350 with firestone steeltex radial tires lt 265 75r 16 thinking it was air presure related the day |
| 005017718 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, THE SEPARATING TREAD DAMAGED THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 003005105 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | (FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL THOR) THE FOURTH TIRE HAD FAILED. *SC THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 7 TIRE FAILURES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *JB |
| 004000357 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | The consumer owns a motor home equipped with 6 firestone tires. the consumer experienced a blow out of the rear inside right tire, he contacted the |
| 004315036 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Driving 60 mph on interstate 44. felt sudden vibration. thought it was roughness in the road, so i moved to a different lane. vibration did not stop. |
| 003311206 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Firestone tire entire tread separated on the rear. tires have to be replaced. *bf report 10026438 was filed by the consumer. the consumer was |
| 004305423 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *BF THE OWNER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB |
| 004305422 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *BF THE OWNER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB |
| 004302221 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Letter referenced defective firestone steeltex radial r4 5 tires. the consumer request investigation for motorhome tire tread separation. the inside |
| 004300351 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While driving the tire tread separated causing damage to the vehicle. *nm the first tire was replaced within the first year of owning the vehicle |
| 004299757 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | THE RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *JB THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THESE TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED. *NM |
| 901297382 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Tire tread separation involving firestone steel tex tires caused damage to storage bins on shasta class c motor home.*mr the consumer experienced 3 |
| 901297380 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Steeltex tires tread separated.*mr the consumer experienced two tread separations. the first failure was of the driver's side rear tire which |
| 901297378 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Firestone steeltex class action status request.*mr while pulling a fifth wheel trailer at about 50 mph, the driver heard a loud thump from the rear |
| 004296901 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE, THE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED.*AK *JB |
| 004296900 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE, THE TREAD HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED.*AK *JB |
| 004292216 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Fire stone steeltex tire not covered by latest recal. tires are comming appart at 30k miles. large peices of rubber missing from tire. dealer will not |
| 004292215 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Fire stone steeltex tire not covered by latest recal. tires are comming appart at 30k miles. large peices of rubber missing from tire. dealer will not |
| 004289269 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Tire blow out occurred on motorhome.*mr motorhome was taking a sharp turn when tire blew out. it was the third occurrence of having a tire blow |
| 004284409 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Two tire failures with steeltex radial r4s tires.*mr the first tire failed on the right dually. the second tire failed on the left front. both |
| 002284001 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Reimbursement request solicited by firestone safety campaign.*mr numerous splits were discovered in the sidewall off all four tires mounted on the |
| 004283696 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | FIRESTONE TREAD SEPARATION. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *AK |
| 003281827 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Problems with tire failure on 2001 ford excursion. *mr the consumer experienced 2 catastrophic tire failures while driving. during the first |
| 0000279493 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | PRIOR TO RECEIVING STEELTEX TIRE RECALL, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES DUE TO AIR LOSS. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *JB |
| 004279421 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. the vehicle started shaking violently. the consumer was able to maintain control of the |
| 004271951 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Consumer had an issue to the terms of agreement for reimbursement from bridgestone/firestone. (nar) *ph the consumer was denied reimbursement |
| 0000271918 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | RIGHT REAR TIRE ON 2000 FORD EXCURSION COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. *PH *MR |
| 004268859 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | When driving at undetermined speed right rear tire blew out. this caused the driver to pull off the road. consumer changed the tire. firestone, |
| 0000266975 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED AT 55 MPH. 100 MILES LATER, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRES SEPARATED AT 55 MPH. *AK |
| 004264027 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Consumer stated while driving down on interstate highway right rear tire blew out. tire shredded completely from the sidewall to the tread. tire |
| 004264026 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Consumer stated while driving down on interstate highway right rear tire blew out. tire shredded completely from the sidewall to the tread. tire |
| 003261551 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Left front tire blew while the consumer while driving on the highway. *ph the consumer contacted the manufacturer and requested reimbursement. the |
| 003257444 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | VEHICLE TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH.*MR |
| 004253691 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While driving my 1988 jamboree motorhome the tread from on of my tires separatedi causing complete and sudden failure of the tire. the tire is a |
| 003251894 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | We have a 2000 coachman class c rv. we were traveling east on rt 36 going about 60 mph and had a blowout in agra, ks. it was the rear outside tire |
| 0000245528 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | On two separate occasions passenger's side front and driver's side rear tires blew out. dealership replaced both tires, but the cause of the blow |
| 003244593 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | We have company vehicles that have firestone steel tex radial r45 tires on them, we have had 3 occurences in which the tires have blown. they look |
| 002239644 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Outer right rear and front tires tread separated while driving at 60 mph. *ak there was a loud rattling sound. the consumer checked the tires |
| 002239643 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Outer right rear and front tires tread separated while driving at 60 mph. *ak there was a loud rattling sound. the consumer checked the tires |
| 0000237217 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | BOTH REAR TIRES INTERNAL BELTS ARE SEPARATING AND FORMING A KNOT, THAT CAUSES A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK |
| 0000237216 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | BOTH REAR TIRES INTERNAL BELTS ARE SEPARATING AND FORMING A KNOT, THAT CAUSES A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK |
| 003237053 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | While driving at 75 mph, the rear passenger tire exploded and caused major damage to the rear end of the vehicle. the cause of the failure was |
| 003216492 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 40 INCH STRIP OF TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM CASING CAUSING TIRE TO EXPLODE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO WHEEL WELL AND SIDE OF MOTORHOME. *NLM |
| 000124026 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Not the original tires on a chevrolet, suburban 1995., lt245/75r16. consumer left front tire at 65 mph, tread came off, and it sounded like an |
| 0000122442 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Original equipment on a 1997 ford, f250, p235/85r16, and dot#: vnortxx337. front passenger's tire tread had separated, causing damage to vehicle |
| 002090435 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | I noticed a continuous tire thump" and stopped the vehical and checked the tires. the left front tire had a flat spot in the center of the tread, |
| 001086090 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | We were driving down highway at posted speed (65) and had been driving for approximately 30 miles at time of tire failure. just a few moments (approx |
| 001076432 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Upon inspecting the tires (lt265/75 r16), during routine rotation, 3 of the 4 road tires have developed numerous 1/4" splits in the center and outer |
| 000067544 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | TIRE BLUE OUT SIDE WALL.WE WERE LUCKY NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16 ) |
| 001066504 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Can't get dot number, nothing left of that part of tire but ropes and fibers. no warning, no noise to indicate a blowout, just sudden loss of control |
| 000053432 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Tread seperated, then blew ou after traveling for 4 hours, mild day 80 deg. just rebalanced and rotated tires less than 500 mils prior. no warning, no |
| 000124049 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | 1997 chevrolet, suburban had 2 problem tires. front driver's tire separated. passenger's rear tire blewout. dot #vn11b1a476. tire center will |
| 000067551 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | TIRE BLUE OUT SIDE WALL.WE WERE LUCKY NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16 ) |
| 000067486 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 ) |
| 000067479 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 ) |
| 001066510 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Can't get dot number, nothing left of that part of tire but ropes and fibers. no warning, no noise to indicate a blowout, just sudden loss of control |
| 000053438 | FIRESTONE | STEELTEX RADIAL | 9999 | Tread seperated, then blew ou after traveling for 4 hours, mild day 80 deg. just rebalanced and rotated tires less than 500 mils prior. no warning, no |
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