NHTSA Complaint #10040028 — 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040028
Vehicle	1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Date of Incident	September 8, 2003
Date Filed	September 16, 2003
Mileage	88,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. *AK THE TIRE REMAINED FULLY INFLATED WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED. *SC *JB

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