1999 Ford Motor Home Tires Problems

“Consumer stated while driving down the road heard a noise. It sounded as if something was hitting the side of Motor Home. Consumer pulled to the side, got out, looked at the tires, and discovered that the tread portion of the tire came off. There were 25000 miles on tires, and they were the original tires that came with the Motor Home. Firestone, steel tex radial r4s.”

“At 55mph the left rear inside tire blewout. Dealer notified. Size 22575r16, DOT unknown. Dot number vd1l 1xd, consumer states that 385 is also on the tire, but is unsure if this is part of the DOT number. The blowout has ripped out all the wiring on the motorhome, the propane gas line had even been ripped apart.”

“Firestone, steel tex, original equipment, 17ooo miles mounted on a 1999, Ford Motor Home. While traveling at about 40-50 MPH front right tire had tread separation. Few months afterwards, other three tires experienced tread separation. Tire size p225/75r-16 DOT vd1l1xd158 consumer stated in the past he has experienced 2 tire separations that were replaced, due to the separations of the tire, the motorehome has experienced property damage.”

“Firestone, steeltex r4s tires size: lt 225/75r16, DOT: vd have experienced blowouts three times in 1999, fleetwood, tioga 31w while traveling at approximately 55 to 65 MPH. First tire was left rear inside tire, second was right rear inside tire, and third was right rear inside tire, which caused right rear exterior tire to blowout as well, resulting in damage. The driver sustained back pains from third blowout when he attempted to control vehicle.”