Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2010 fleetwood quest RV built on a 2008 Dodge Sprinter chassis with rear dual wheels. The vehicle was equipped with kumho road venture tires, tire size 15/85r/16. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear outer passenger tire exploded. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The tire was replaced with the emergency spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto facility where the tire was replaced. In addition, the rear outer driver side and front driver side tires sidewall exhibited tread separation which was replaced with new tires at the same time as the other defective tire. The contact stated the tires air pressure had been properly maintained. The manufacturer was notified which provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000. The dot number was h20fyd4a. The contact was in the process of filing another complaint on the other three tires which had a different dot number. Updated 11/12/10 updated 11/26/10.
Kuhmo tire road venture at 215 85r16 tread separated from casing causing minor damage to my 09 monaco covina motor home. These tires came as original equipment on the monaco. This is the fourth of seven of these tires that has failed in this fashion. The tires have been inspected, rotated, and maintained at appropriate air pressure. I contacted kuhmo and they agreed to replace the two tires that threw off rubber on my last trip with the monaco. I just completed another trip (the first since replacing the two original defective tires) and had two more go bad within a day of each other. The monaco has less than 30,000 miles on it. It was not overloaded nor are there any mechanical deficiencies. Both tires were on the rear outside of duals. Both appeared to have blistered prior to tread separation. In the previous incidents, one front and one rear inside dual separated. Both held air allowing transportation to a tire shop for replacement. There must be a systemic problem with these tires. Please investigate and recall if appropriate.