NHTSA Complaint #10021269 — 2001 FORD TAURUS TIRES:SIDEWALL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10021269
Vehicle	2001 FORD TAURUS
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date of Incident	May 7, 2003
Date Filed	June 8, 2003
Mileage	43,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, AND HALF OF THE TIRE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD. IT APPEARS THAT THE RIM WAS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. *TT

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