NHTSA Complaint #10091748 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

TIRES:SIDEWALL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10091748
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date of Incident	September 9, 2004
Date Filed	September 9, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. CONSUMER CALLED FOR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A REPLACEMENT OF MICHELIN TIRE. *AK

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