Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1999 Saturn SC2.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
While in motion, consumer placed the vehicle in cruise control, maintaining a speed of 66 mph. Consumer had to apply the brakes to avoid an accident. Consumer felt the brakes catch, then there was a letting go feeling. The rear of the vehicle began to fishtail from side to side. The vehicle was unresponsive to the braking efforts. Consumer tried to exit the road. The vehicle hit the rising of the median and flipped onto its roof. Consumer suffered various bodily injuries. Consumer requests the defects endured be investigated, consumer looked at the bottom of the vehicle and observed that the right rear wheel had DE-beaded and had no air, this is what caused the vehicle to fishtail, tire is a firestone lemans hr tublps 195/60r15, in the accident, the airbag failed to deploy.
Almost wrecked 3 times. Treads wore out prematurely. Should be included in investigation. Not safe by any standards!( dot number: tire size: 195/50/r16 ).