NHTSA Complaint #10222650 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI TIRES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10222650
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	March 24, 2008
Date Filed	March 29, 2008
Mileage	85,047 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

CAR ACCIDENT POSSIBLY CREATED/CAUSED BY FULL/COMPLETE INNER SIDE WALL SEPARATION OF TIRE FROM ITSELF. *TR

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