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Nov 12, 2015 Tires

DOUGLAS TIRE I GOT TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT HAD A BOLT MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL. THIS ONE HAD A LARGE FLAT SPOT ON HALF OF THE CONTACT PATCH. IT WAS EASY TO SEE WITH BY EYE AND WOULD NOT EVEN SIT CORRECTLY. I NEVER MOUNTED IT CAUSE IT WAS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. TIRE LABEL WAS PLACED DIRECTLY OVER THE DEFEC...

Nov 12, 2015 Tires

DOUGLAS TIRE I GOT TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT HAD A BOLT MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL. THIS ONE HAD A LARGE FLAT SPOT ON HALF OF THE CONTACT PATCH. IT WAS EASY TO SEE WITH BY EYE AND WOULD NOT EVEN SIT CORRECTLY. I NEVER MOUNTED IT CAUSE IT WAS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. TIRE LABEL WAS PLACED DIRECTLY OVER THE DEFEC...

Nov 4, 2015 Tires

I BOUGHT FOUR DOUGLAS PERFORMANCE GT-H 185/60-14 DOT PJF8 1YLR FROM WAL-MART. THESE TIRES ARE MADE BY GOODYEAR IN USA. WHEN THEY PUT THEM ON THE RIM A BOLT WAS FOUND MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER IT WAS NOTICE NOT TO HOLD AIR. IT'S A GOOD THING IT DID NOT HOLD AIR CAUSE I'D HATE TO FIND THAT AT INTER...

Nov 4, 2015 Tires

I BOUGHT FOUR DOUGLAS PERFORMANCE GT-H 185/60-14 DOT PJF8 1YLR FROM WAL-MART. THESE TIRES ARE MADE BY GOODYEAR IN USA. WHEN THEY PUT THEM ON THE RIM A BOLT WAS FOUND MOLDED IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER IT WAS NOTICE NOT TO HOLD AIR. IT'S A GOOD THING IT DID NOT HOLD AIR CAUSE I'D HATE TO FIND THAT AT INTER...

May 12, 2014 Steering Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS AS A RESULT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE...

May 12, 2014 Steering Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS AS A RESULT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE...

Oct 4, 2011 Air Bags 140,000 mi

AT APPROX 4:30 PM 10/02/2011 WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HUNZIKER ST. NEAR WALL ST. TIGARD, OR 30-35 MPH. I HAD TO CENTER A PIECE OF DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND IT STRUCK AND PUNCTURED THE ENGINE OILPAN. THIS CONTACT DEPLOYED BOTH AIRBAGS WHICH INTERN BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD / KNOCKED OUT MY RADIO, VENT LOU...

Oct 4, 2011 Air Bags 140,000 mi

AT APPROX 4:30 PM 10/02/2011 WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HUNZIKER ST. NEAR WALL ST. TIGARD, OR 30-35 MPH. I HAD TO CENTER A PIECE OF DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND IT STRUCK AND PUNCTURED THE ENGINE OILPAN. THIS CONTACT DEPLOYED BOTH AIRBAGS WHICH INTERN BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD / KNOCKED OUT MY RADIO, VENT LOU...

Dec 15, 2009 Air Bags 141,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A ROCK. CONSEQUENTLY THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW TO FRACTURE. SOME FRAGMENTS OF GLASS CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WA...

Dec 15, 2009 Air Bags 141,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A ROCK. CONSEQUENTLY THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW TO FRACTURE. SOME FRAGMENTS OF GLASS CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO HIS HAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WA...

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. DRIVER SUSTAINED A THUMB INJURY.*AK

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. DRIVER SUSTAINED A THUMB INJURY.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Steering 29,587 mi

OUR 1995 MAZDA MIATA HAS A RAPID RHYTHMIC PULSING IN THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULICS WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, OR OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT LOW SPEED TURN. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED MAZDA TECH SERVICE AND DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION UNIT WITH HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FAULTY. THEY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL UNIT....

Mar 17, 2004 Steering 29,587 mi

OUR 1995 MAZDA MIATA HAS A RAPID RHYTHMIC PULSING IN THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULICS WHEN PARALLEL PARKING, OR OTHER SIMILAR TIGHT LOW SPEED TURN. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED MAZDA TECH SERVICE AND DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION UNIT WITH HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS FAULTY. THEY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL UNIT....

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE OPENING AND THE CLOSING OF THE TRUNK IS FATIGUE (WEARING OUT AND BREAKING NEAR THE TRUNK HINGE)THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *YH

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE OPENING AND THE CLOSING OF THE TRUNK IS FATIGUE (WEARING OUT AND BREAKING NEAR THE TRUNK HINGE)THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *YH

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE OPENING AND THE CLOSING OF THE TRUNK IS FATIGUE (WEARING OUT AND BREAKING NEAR THE TRUNK HINGE)THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *YH

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE OPENING AND THE CLOSING OF THE TRUNK IS FATIGUE (WEARING OUT AND BREAKING NEAR THE TRUNK HINGE)THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *YH

May 16, 2001 Tires Crash

NOT SURE IF TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE BLEW ON PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT RESULTING IN CAR GOING INTO SPIN AND EVENTUALLY ROLLING. HAVE ALL TIRES AND RIMS. ALSO HAVE PICTURE OF VEHICLE AFTER ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY IN PROCESS OF REPAIRING. *AK (DOT NUMBER: H46KCCA444 TIRESIZE: P195 50R15)

May 16, 2001 Tires Crash

NOT SURE IF TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TIRE BLEW ON PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT RESULTING IN CAR GOING INTO SPIN AND EVENTUALLY ROLLING. HAVE ALL TIRES AND RIMS. ALSO HAVE PICTURE OF VEHICLE AFTER ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY IN PROCESS OF REPAIRING. *AK (DOT NUMBER: H46KCCA444 TIRESIZE: P195 50R15)

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 00V004000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: VEHICLE HIT A CURVE WHILE TURNING ON A WET ROAD AT 10-15 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT WINDSHIELD. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 00V004000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: VEHICLE HIT A CURVE WHILE TURNING ON A WET ROAD AT 10-15 MPH, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT WINDSHIELD. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Aug 29, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 00V004000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES ON RIGHT ARM. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. ...

Aug 29, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 00V004000/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES ON RIGHT ARM. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. ...

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT JUNE 30, 2000. I HIT A RED-LIGHT RUNNER IN A T-BONE FASHION. MY FRONT HIT HIS PASSENGER DOOR. HE WAS DRIVING A 1993 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK. HE WAS ACCELERATING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND I WAS BRAKING AFTER BEING HIT. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT JUNE 30, 2000. I HIT A RED-LIGHT RUNNER IN A T-BONE FASHION. MY FRONT HIT HIS PASSENGER DOOR. HE WAS DRIVING A 1993 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK. HE WAS ACCELERATING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND I WAS BRAKING AFTER BEING HIT. *AK

May 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAGS BEGAN SMOKING WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN PREVIOUS REPORTS ON THIS PRODUCT FAILURE, INCLUDING UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT BY AUTOMOTIVE NEWS. THE AIRBAGS HAD TO BE REMOVED.

May 7, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAGS BEGAN SMOKING WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAVE BEEN PREVIOUS REPORTS ON THIS PRODUCT FAILURE, INCLUDING UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT BY AUTOMOTIVE NEWS. THE AIRBAGS HAD TO BE REMOVED.

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE COMPONET THAT FAILED WAS MIATA TWIN AIR HORN SUPPLED BY "THE CRAZY RED ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE ACCCESSORIES" (3810 53RD ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95820). WHEN I CONTACTED "THE CRAZY RED ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE ACCCESSORIES" I WAS INFORMED THAT I WAS EXPECTED TO PAY $29 BEFORE THE WOULD EVEN DISCUSS THE FAILURE W...

Apr 7, 1999 Electrical System

THE COMPONET THAT FAILED WAS MIATA TWIN AIR HORN SUPPLED BY "THE CRAZY RED ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE ACCCESSORIES" (3810 53RD ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95820). WHEN I CONTACTED "THE CRAZY RED ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE ACCCESSORIES" I WAS INFORMED THAT I WAS EXPECTED TO PAY $29 BEFORE THE WOULD EVEN DISCUSS THE FAILURE W...

Mar 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPOLYMENT OF AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING, UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE PRESENT BUT NO IMPACT WAS INVOLVED.

Mar 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED FRICTION/CHEMICAL BURNS TO PASSENGER FACE, SMASHED PASSENGER WINDSHIELD, BLEW OUT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS ON THE THUMBS.

Mar 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

FALSE DEPOLYMENT OF AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING, UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE PRESENT BUT NO IMPACT WAS INVOLVED.

Mar 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED FRICTION/CHEMICAL BURNS TO PASSENGER FACE, SMASHED PASSENGER WINDSHIELD, BLEW OUT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS ON THE THUMBS.

Oct 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

BOLT IN CONVERTIBLE ROOF HINGE ASSEMBLY IMPALED DRIVERS SKULL. DRIVER WAS BELTED AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. 2 INCH BOLT PIERCED SKULL REQUIRING CRAINIATOMY, 25MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, 1999 MODEL HAS SAME ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE BOLT. BOLT RESIDES APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM DRIVERS LEFT EAR (5'10

Oct 30, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

BOLT IN CONVERTIBLE ROOF HINGE ASSEMBLY IMPALED DRIVERS SKULL. DRIVER WAS BELTED AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. 2 INCH BOLT PIERCED SKULL REQUIRING CRAINIATOMY, 25MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, 1999 MODEL HAS SAME ASSEMBLY WITHOUT THE BOLT. BOLT RESIDES APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM DRIVERS LEFT EAR (5'10

Jul 23, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD AND AUTO WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE THE POINT OF FAILURE.

Jul 23, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD AND AUTO WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE THE POINT OF FAILURE.

Apr 20, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE MOVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, PULLING OVER THE CURB, THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF, INJURING THE DRIVER . THE VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED. OWNER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTUIRER. *AK

Apr 20, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE MOVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, PULLING OVER THE CURB, THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF, INJURING THE DRIVER . THE VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED. OWNER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTUIRER. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISY ENGINE VALVE TRAIN. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISY ENGINE VALVE TRAIN. *AK

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED BACK/NECK INJURIES.

Jun 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED BACK/NECK INJURIES.

Oct 1, 1996 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS, CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOVLED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS, CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOVLED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Jun 19, 1996 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, SMALL TRIANGULAR WINDOW EXPLODED, SHATTERING GLASS ACROSS DRIVER/COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 1996 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, SMALL TRIANGULAR WINDOW EXPLODED, SHATTERING GLASS ACROSS DRIVER/COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Tires

PURCHASED CAR NEW, WHEN DRIVING/STOPPED AND START BACK UP, THE TIRES SPINNED, BRIDGESTONE TIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Tires

PURCHASED CAR NEW, WHEN DRIVING/STOPPED AND START BACK UP, THE TIRES SPINNED, BRIDGESTONE TIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Tires

PURCHASED CAR NEW, WHEN DRIVING/STOPPED AND START BACK UP, THE TIRES SPINNED, BRIDGESTONE TIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 27, 1996 Tires

PURCHASED CAR NEW, WHEN DRIVING/STOPPED AND START BACK UP, THE TIRES SPINNED, BRIDGESTONE TIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION, UNDER CARRIAGE CAME IN CONTACT. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags

PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION, UNDER CARRIAGE CAME IN CONTACT. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION, UNDER CARRIAGE CAME IN CONTACT. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Air Bags

PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION, UNDER CARRIAGE CAME IN CONTACT. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, NO IMPACT INVOLVED, AIR DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 10 MPH. TT

Sep 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, NO IMPACT INVOLVED, AIR DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE IMPACT 1:00 POSITION, SPEED 10 MPH. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP RATTLES.

Sep 11, 1995 Structure

PASSENGER'S DOOR RATTLES. *AK

Sep 11, 1995 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP RATTLES.

Sep 11, 1995 Structure

PASSENGER'S DOOR RATTLES. *AK

Aug 12, 1995 Structure

RIGHT DOOR HANDLE FAILED. *SKD

Aug 12, 1995 Structure

RIGHT DOOR HANDLE FAILED. *SKD

Jul 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Jul 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT