NHTSA Complaint #10033509 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
TIRES:SIDEWALL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10033509 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 11,950 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
BULGE FORMED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA 02 TIRE, SIZE 205/50R16, AS PROVIDED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2001 FORD FOCUS ZX3. THE BULGE SEEMED TO INCLUDE THE AREA WHERE THE STEEL BELTS JOIN WITH THE SIDEWALL, SO I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY FOR FEAR OF A TREAD SEPARATION EVENT. *NLM
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