Owners have filed 28 complaints
about the 1997 Ford F Super Duty with NHTSA between 1996 and 2008.
The largest single group is the tires.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 13 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 34
Against the median year of the Ford F Super Duty. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
21.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
60% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1997 compares with every other Ford F Super Duty
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 1996peak 4Mar 2008
NHTSA investigations into the 1997 Ford F Super Duty
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA06012Opened 22 Jun 2006Closed 7 Dec 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE STALLING
IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY WILL BE INSTALLED AS A REMEDY.OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2007. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DURABLE, FULL-SIZED, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, RESCUE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND COMMERCIAL OR RECREATIONAL TOWING.CPS FAILURE IS COMPARABLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY TURNING THE KEY OFF SINCE THE SIGNAL IT P...
DP05005Opened 22 Sep 2005Closed 4 Jan 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND/OR EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE.AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2005, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE ALLEGED DEFECT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, A CRASH, AN INJURY, OR A FATALITY IN A...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
SUSPENSION
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 287,000 milesIndianapolis, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING THAT PROBLEM WHENEVER HE APPROACHED LOWER SPEEDS IN HIS VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR WITH A NEWER AND NON-DEFECTED SENSOR. AFTER THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THEY TRIED SEVERAL SENSORS AND NONE OF THEM WOULD START THE ENGINE. THE MECHANIC THEN PLACED THE OLD SENSOR BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO TURN ON. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN THE FOLLOWING DAY. WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN THE NEXT DAY, THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR ONCE AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THEY PLACED THE OLDER SENSOR BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. MINUTES AFTER DRIVING AWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON AND OFF RANDOMLY IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS A PROBLEM NOT PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 287,000. UPDATED 04/23/08
NHTSA complaint #10222481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewisville, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER PUT HIM ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING HIM THE PARTS ARE NOT IN AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE IN.
NHTSA complaint #10215048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smithsburg, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-530 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE RECALLED PART WAS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB UPDATED 12/31/07
NHTSA complaint #10209350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesWadsworth, OH
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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 POUNDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A TIRE SHOP INSPECTED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 38,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
NHTSA complaint #10195171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
SUSPENSION
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,420 milesEnglewood, FLCrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND STRAP DAMAGE, FRONT END AND REAR TAD AXLE OUT OF THE ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER FOUND WEAR HOLE IN REAR BRAKE LINE, EGR TUBE CORRODED, BURNT ENGINE COVER, AND CARPET. *SB
NHTSA complaint #10127908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yakima, WA
SUSPENSION
THE RV VIBRATED AT SPEED OFF 55 MPH AND HIGHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS UNDER COATED AND OUT OF ROUND. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS REPLACED/REPAIRS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *PH *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10011494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yakima, WA
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
THE RV VIBRATED AT SPEED OFF 55 MPH AND HIGHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS UNDER COATED AND OUT OF ROUND. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS REPLACED/REPAIRS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *PH *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10011494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte Hall, MD
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
HAD TREAD SEPARATION OCCUR AT 60 MPH ON RIGHT REAR INBOARD DULEY. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 90 F.
NHTSA complaint #764359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Front Royal, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DECELLERATING, BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED, AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH FRONT BRAKES ONLY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE (FLEXIBLE) HAD BEEN ABRADED BY AFTERMARKET MODIFICATION BY THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER, FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES. TAG AXLE LINKAGE ADDED BY FLEETWOOD ADJACENT TO BRAKE HOSE CAUSED HOSE TO BE ABRADED IN TWO LOCATIONS, ONE OF WHICH WORE THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #755202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Abington, MA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS THE OUTSIDE OF REAR DUAL TIRE CONFIGURATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L 1XA TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
NHTSA complaint #752183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crosslake, MN
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD SEPARATION DISCOVERED BEFORE PEALING. TIRE IS OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHAKE. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY REPUTABLE MECHANIC. TIRE SIZE IS LT225/75 R16 M/S. FAILURE DISCERNED ALREADY AT PURCHASE OF VEHILE AT 27000 MILES. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE. I CONTACTED A FIRESTONE DEALER IN THE MILWAUKEE, WI AREA BUT HE OFFERED NO REIMBURSEMENT OR WARRANTY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN1L1XA346 TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)
NHTSA complaint #751276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kosciusko, MS
STEERING:LINKAGES
SAME DEFECT OCCURRED ON 10/3/00 AFTER COMING OFF A MOUNTAIN PASS. LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF MOTORHOME WITH SEVERE SHAKING AND CONTROL OF STEERING. WE WERE ON A TWO LANE BOTH TIMES WITH NO COMING TRAFFIC, THANK GOODNESS. ENDED UP IN OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. BOTH TIMES THE DAMPER WAS BROKEN AND THEN REPLACED. FORD REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AND THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE WORD THAT WE WILL RECEIVE A CHECK FOR $135. WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO BUY A DAVIS TRU-TRACK BAR AND THAT THIS WOULD NOT OCCUR AGAIN. THE BAR IS NOT STANDARD ON THE MH, BUT SHOULD BE. IT COST $375 FOR WHICH WE WERE NOT REIMBURSED. WE FEEL THAT THIS ADVICE ON THE TRUE TRACK BAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO US THE FIRST TIME IN 1998.
NHTSA complaint #738004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bear, DE
TIRES:SIDEWALL
I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE DRY ROTTING ALONG THE SIDEWALL IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN AND ARE STARTING TO BLEMISH IN THE SAME SPOT. I ONLY HAVE 38,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS SOON. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE A WHILE BACK AND STOPPED AT A REST AREA APPROX. 4 HOURS INTO OUR TRIP OUR TIRES WERE VERY STICKY AND HAD LITTLE BALLS OF RUBBER THAT WERE STUCK TO THE TIRE. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN AND FEEL THAT THEIR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF ARE IN JEOPARDY. I WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE SENT TO ME REGARDING THIS SIUTATION. THANK YOU . SINCERELY, DENISE KEEN( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )
NHTSA complaint #737533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bear, DE
TIRES:SIDEWALL
I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE DRY ROTTING ALONG THE SIDEWALL IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN AND ARE STARTING TO BLEMISH IN THE SAME SPOT. I ONLY HAVE 38,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS SOON. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE A WHILE BACK AND STOPPED AT A REST AREA APPROX. 4 HOURS INTO OUR TRIP OUR TIRES WERE VERY STICKY AND HAD LITTLE BALLS OF RUBBER THAT WERE STUCK TO THE TIRE. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN AND FEEL THAT THEIR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF ARE IN JEOPARDY. I WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE SENT TO ME REGARDING THIS SIUTATION. THANK YOU . SINCERELY, DENISE KEEN (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )
NHTSA complaint #737533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spokane, WA
TIRES
I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO FIRESTONE IN REGARDS OF THE DAMAGE TO MY MOTORHOME FROM A TIRE EXPLOSION AND THEY DO NOT APPEAR TO GIVE A DARN SO THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING, IS THERE ANY WHY I CAN SHAKE THE TREE AND GET THEM TO RESPOND ?
NHTSA complaint #735717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF AND TORE OUT A SECTION OF THE LP LINE TO THE REFRIGERATOR. (DOT NUMBER: VN1L1XA386 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
NHTSA complaint #733504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Simpsonville, SC
TIRES
TWO OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL TIRE HAD FAILURE WITH TREAD SEPERATION BOTH WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225 R16 )
NHTSA complaint #733231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Simpsonville, SC
TIRES
TWO OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL TIRE HAD FAILURE WITH TREAD SEPERATION BOTH WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225 R16 )
NHTSA complaint #733232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
TIRES
ONE TIRE BLEW OUT LAST YEAR ON THE RIGHT REAR. THE OUTER TREAD SEPERATED. I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER JUST LIKE IT. I HAD ANOTHER BLEW THIS YEAR THE SAME WAY. AFTER BLOWING THE SECOND TIRE I THEN REPLACED ALL FOUR REAR TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
NHTSA complaint #733028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
TIRES
THIS IS THE THIRD BLOWOUT OF THIS TIRE TYPE IN JUST OVER 12,000 MILES. FIRST TWO WERE REPORTED ON ONE DOT FORM. THIS IS 3 OUT OF 6 TIRES TO BLOW IN 12,000 MILES (JUST STATISTICS?). ALL TIRES HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED BY MICHELINS. WANT TO MAKE A BET NO BLOWOUTS IN NEXT 12,000 MILES. MY WIFE DID NOT WANT TO GO ON LAST TRIP, AFTER TWO PREVIOUS BLOWOUTS TILL TIRES WERE REPLACED. I TALKED HER INTO IT BECAUSE TEMP WAS ONLY 85 DEGREES AND I SAID I WOULD NOT EXCEED 55 MPH. TIRE STILL BLEW AFTER 90 MINUTES OF DRIVING. TIRE LOOKS IDENTICAL IN FAILURE TO PREVIOUS FAILURES. DEARLIER THAT REPLACED REMAINING FIRESTONE TIRES SAID ONE MORE WAS ONLY A MATTER OF HOURS BEFORE LETTING GO ALSO.( DOT NUMBER: VD1L1XD247 TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
NHTSA complaint #730544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elsinore, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I TOOK THE MOTORHOME IN FOR ROUTINE CHECK AT THE FORD DEALER IN 12/99. THEY NOTED A PROBLEM WITH A TIRE AND SENT ME TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER IN TOWN. REPLACED THE TIRE. DROVE THE MOTORON A 1,000 MILE TRIP IN EARLY APRIL AND ANOTHER 500 MILES AT THE END OF THE MONTH. IN JUNE TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO OREGON FOR OUR DAUGHTER'WEDDING. ONE THE WAY HOME, 6/18, HAD A BLOW-OUT ON HWY. 395 IN SOUTHEASTERN OREGON. WHEN WE GOT TO RENO, NV. TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND HAD THAT TIRE REPLACED AND ALL OF THE OTHERS INSPECTED. REPLACED ANOTHER TIRE AT THAT TIME. WHEN WE LEFT RENO WE GOT 450 MILES, ALMOST HOME, AND WE HAD ANOTHER BLOW-OUT ON I15 IS EXTREMELY CROWDED SUNDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE WASN'T HIT WITH FLYING RUBBER AND DEBRIS. WE TOOK THE MOTORHOME IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AGAIN AND HAVE NOW REPLACED ALL OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES. NOW WE ARE WORRIED THAT THE REPLACEMENTS MAY ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. TIRE AND( DOT NUMBER: VD1LXA TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
NHTSA complaint #727025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HOSE FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #607902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Pedro, CA
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
LEFT REAR OIL SEAL BEARING FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #606979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.