2000 Winnebago Minnie Tires Problems

“Complete tread separation. I90, livingston, mt, interstate highway, speed 70 MPH. Temp 100. Vehicle Winnebago 27 ft rv, ford chasis. Orig equip tire, approx 33,300 mi. Right rear inner dual. Tire did not deflate. This is the second tire of this series to separate the tread on this vehicle. Property damage was neglibible, but confidence damage was great. Is there a problem with firestone steel tex r4s tires? I have four more on my rv and I no longer feel confident with them? Can you advise??”

“We were traveling in our 2000 Winnebago Minnie 31c [class c] motorhome. We left the campground which is located about 25 miles ne of richmond, va at about 1130 am. The outside temperature was between 78-80 degrees. We were traveling south on I-295 and had been on the road about 15 minutes when we heard a load banging sounds and felt our rv shaking. Looking in the rear view mirror we saw what appeared to be chunks of tire flying away from our rv. We immediately pulled over to the highway shoulder to check to see what happened. …”

“Am I repeating? October 31,2002, 4:30 pm dry pavement 65 MPH south bound I-15 freeway light traffic. Inside right rear firestone tire blew off the entire tread damaging motor home chassis and muffler system. Only 43 miles into trip in very light traffic, went 17 miles further to san diego express tire, where we replaced all six of these tires. Contacted firestone who said to send them the tire. Contacted Winnebago and ford-awaiting response. Damage to vehicle approx. $2,000. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769332”

“2000 Winnebago Minnie model 31c class c motor home utilizing a 2000 ford e450 chassis. Tire inflation pressures are religiously checked prior to each use of the motor home. On april 17, 2006 while driving (north on us98 at mile marker 17 in mobile, alabama) at 50 MPH the right rear inboard tire (firestone lt225-75 r 16 load range e) suffered an explosive failure followed by tread separation. The failure was not preceded by a detectable vibration but appeared to be instantaneous. …”

“Complete tread separation. Highway 2 near creston, wa. 2 lane hwy, speed approx 60 MPH. Temp 102. Vehicle Winnebago 27 ft rv, ford chassis. Orig equip tire, approx 33,000 mi. Right front tire. Pressure checked frequently and was correct. Tire did not deflate. Property damage neglibible. The consumer wants to know why are the tires still on the road? The problems are with the steeltex r4s separating the tread. The consumer feels they should be recalled.”