NHTSA Complaint #10046801 — 2003 FORD FOCUS TIRES:SIDEWALL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10046801
Vehicle	2003 FORD FOCUS
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date of Incident	October 24, 2003
Date Filed	November 12, 2003
Mileage	3,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WV

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON MY CAR SUDDENLY BLEW OUT. IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR INTEGRITY SIZE P185/65/R-14. THE SUDDEN BLOWOUT CAUSED 900 DOLLARS DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND THE DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY. *LA

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