NHTSA Complaint #559422 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

TIRES:TREAD/BELT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	559422
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Date of Incident	October 29, 1999
Date Filed	February 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

MECHANIC FOUND DEFECT ON ONE OF THE CONSUMER'S FIRESTONE TIRES (P235/75R15), 3 MONTHS LATER A TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION SO CONSUMER DECIDED TO REPLACE ALL TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND SENT FORMS TO FIRESTONE, HOWEVER FIRESTONE REJECTED REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE TIRES BEING PURCHASED FROM A COMPETITIVE RETAILER PRIOR TO AUGUST 9,2000. *SLC

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