NHTSA Complaint #10010821 — 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TIRES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10010821
Vehicle	2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	March 1, 2003
Date Filed	March 21, 2003
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE BY 2 SEPARATE DEALERS CAUSING TIRE SENSOR LIGHT TO BE ON . AFTER OVER 25 SERVICE VISITS PROBLEM DISCOVERED .DEALER SENT HOME WITH KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM "WOULD NOT CORRECT PROPERLY" 4 DAYS LATER ACCIDENT RESULTED. *NLM

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