NHTSA Complaint #567559 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER

TIRES:TREAD/BELT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 567559
Vehicle 2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State IN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. FORD REPLACED THE FIRESTONE TIRES WITH THE GENERAL TIRES AND DIDN'T WANT TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES LIKE SHE ASKED. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF THE BLOWOUT PROBLEMS WITH GENERAL TIRES. GENERAL AMERI 660 AS SIZE/D255/70R16, DOT NUMBER ADCU DB2 *SCC

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