NHTSA Complaint #731714 — 1996 GMC SUBURBAN

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 5 Injuries 2 Deaths

Complaint Details

ODI Number	731714
Vehicle	1996 GMC SUBURBAN
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	August 13, 1998
Date Filed	September 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	5
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ACCIDENT IS IN LITIGATION; TWO EXPERTS HAVE EXAMINED THE TIRE AND DETERMINED THAT SEPARATION CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS I.D. THE TIRE AS MANUFACTURED 7TH WEEK OF 1996 IN DECATEUR FACTORY; THE IS NO ISSUE OF UNDER OR OVER INFLATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ATTORNEY ROBERT KAHN 650-851-6911( DOT NUMBER: VDW8AXC076 TIRE SIZE: 265/75R16 )

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