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Tires complaints
11 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 14, 2005
Tires
I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES FAIL THROUGH THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES. BOTH TIRES WERE REAR, 49,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST PASSED INSPECTION, TIRES WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TIRE IS 185/65R14 85S FIRESTONE FR680. I REPLACED ONE WITH A NEW FIRESTONE AND THE OTHER WITH A GOODYEAR REPUBLIC. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS TIRE? I…
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I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES FAIL THROUGH THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES. BOTH TIRES WERE REAR, 49,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST PASSED INSPECTION, TIRES WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TIRE IS 185/65R14 85S FIRESTONE FR680. I REPLACED ONE WITH A NEW FIRESTONE AND THE OTHER WITH A GOODYEAR REPUBLIC. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS TIRE? I HAVE TWO MORE THAT COULD BLOW AT ANY TIME ON THE FRONT.
NHTSA ODI #10125297
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2002
Tires
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVING BEEN WEARING OUT CONTINUEOUSLY AND THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES SEVERAL TIMES. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.
NHTSA ODI #8010876
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2002
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicTires
VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRAIN AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK VEHICLE WOULD POP AND JERK INTO GEAR AT 40 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, DEALER FOUND VALVE BODY SEVERELY CONTAMINATED, TORQUE CONVERTER METAL CONTAMINATED, DEALER REPLACED VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVER…
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VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRAIN AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK VEHICLE WOULD POP AND JERK INTO GEAR AT 40 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, DEALER FOUND VALVE BODY SEVERELY CONTAMINATED, TORQUE CONVERTER METAL CONTAMINATED, DEALER REPLACED VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING, REPLACED COMPLETE TRANSAXLE. VIBRATION EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH DUE TO ALL FOUR TIRES BEING OUT OF BALANCE. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BRAKING.
NHTSA ODI #8007304
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2001
TiresInjury
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, CONSUMER THOUGHT SHE HEARD THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ROLLOVER, FIRESTONE AFFINITY, P185/65R15, 2 INJURIES IN ACCIDENT, CLAIM 75-A352-313. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #6900333
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2001
TiresInjury
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, CONSUMER THOUGHT SHE HEARD THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ROLLOVER, FIRESTONE AFFINITY, P185/65R15, 2 INJURIES IN ACCIDENT, CLAIM 75-A352-313. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #6900309
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2001
Tires
TRAVELING FROM FL TO IA. TIRE BLEW OUT IN NORTHERN GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 75. INSIDE OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAME APART FROM REST. TIRE IN TWO COMPLETE CIRCLES. HAD TO GET TOWED AND TIRE REPLACED. VERY SCARY SITUATION. CAR HANDLED OK. NO NAILS OR CAUSE OF BLOWOUT DETERMINED BY TOWING/TIRE BUSINESS WHO REPLACED TIRED. I AM …
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TRAVELING FROM FL TO IA. TIRE BLEW OUT IN NORTHERN GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 75. INSIDE OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAME APART FROM REST. TIRE IN TWO COMPLETE CIRCLES. HAD TO GET TOWED AND TIRE REPLACED. VERY SCARY SITUATION. CAR HANDLED OK. NO NAILS OR CAUSE OF BLOWOUT DETERMINED BY TOWING/TIRE BUSINESS WHO REPLACED TIRED. I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING WITH OTHER TIRES. ONLY HAVE 27,000 MILES ON THEM. THANKS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P185/65R15)
NHTSA ODI #747661
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2001
TiresVisibility
TIRE- DRIVING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE AND TIRE BURST FOR NO APPARENT REASON, NOTHING HIT, AND NEW TIRES. RAINED HARD AND WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ONTO TOP OF LEFT SIDE OF ROOF,L VISOR, AND DRIVER'S SEAT SOAKED. HEATER, MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN IN USE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: P185 R65 TIRESIZE: P185R85 14)
NHTSA ODI #741497
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2000
Tires
LEFT REAR TIRE HAD AREA OF TREAD SEPARATION. RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD AN IMPERFECTION CAUSING A FLAT AREA. THESE DEFECTS PRODUCED A THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVING. TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THUMPING SOUND IS NOW GONE. (TIRESIZE: P185/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P185/65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #733471
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2000
Tires
LEFT REAR TIRE HAD AREA OF TREAD SEPARATION. RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD AN IMPERFECTION CAUSING A FLAT AREA. THESE DEFECTS PRODUCED A THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVING. TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THUMPING SOUND IS NOW GONE. (TIRESIZE: P185/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P185/65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #733470
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2000
TiresCrashInjury
MY FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON I-85 AND I HIT SEVERAL TREES.( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: PR 185 )
NHTSA ODI #732102
Official recalls
7Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
Remedy: SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM.
Oct 27, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
Oct 20, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS.
Aug 24, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED.
Aug 23, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, PARTICULARLY AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT, MAY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY.
Aug 23, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, THE REAR BUMPER MAY NOT ABSORB ENERGY AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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