The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma equipped with hankook roadhandler sport tires, size: P245/75/R16 (na). While driving 65 mph, there was a vibration in the tires and the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and an eyewitness was able to install the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to sears auto (located at 693 stillwater ave bangor, Maine 0441) where it was confirmed that the entire sidewall failed due to a defect of the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware and informed the contact that the tire was exclusively manufactured for sears. The tire was not replaced. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 160,000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. The dot number was not available.

- St Albans , ME, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle has dunlop grand trek tires, size P24575R16. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a popping sound and the low tire pressure light illuminated. He pulled over and noticed a blow out on the rear driver side tire and cracks on the sidewall. As of August 16, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the tire. There is a recall for the tire bead (NHTSA campaign # 06V061000), however, the dealer and manufacturer stated that they were unaware of any recall. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall and submitted complaint number 918236 to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 15,900.

- Ashville, NC, USA