NHTSA Complaint #6900022 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	6900022
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Date of Incident	May 13, 2000
Date Filed	October 16, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE-TIRE BLEW CAUSING INSURED TO LOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE TWO OTHERE VEHICLES. UNCERTAIN OF MODEL BUT KNOW SIZE IS 235/75/R15. SALVAGE SOLD, TIRE WAS NOT RETAINED. INSURED HS CONTACTED REP DUE TO MEDIA AND RECALL. POLICE REPORT STATES TIRE BURST CAUSING INSURED TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. (CLAIM 43-R479-516) *MW

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