NHTSA Complaint #11696377 — 2000 CHEVROLET R SERIES

The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet R Conventional equipped with Lionhart Tires, Tire Line: Lionclaw ATX2, Tire Size: 215/85/R16, DOT Number: TBJ6FA5C. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out and damaged the fender. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. AAA assisted the contact in replacing the tire with a spare tire. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH four months later, the front passenger's side tire blew out. AAA assisted the contact in replacing the tire with the spare tire. The contact stated that both tires blew out at the sidewall. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact sent pictures of the damaged tires to the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer denied assistance in replacing the tires. The tire failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The VIN was not available.