NHTSA Complaint #11231379 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11231379
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 7, 2019
Date Filed	July 12, 2019
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 40 MPH. HANKOOK TIRES. NOTHING WAS STRUCK AND THE TIRES HAD NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE. SMOOTH CITY STREET.

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