NHTSA Complaint #732971 — 1998 FORD E-350

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	732971
Vehicle	1998 FORD E-350
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	June 5, 1999
Date Filed	October 10, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

WHILE ON VACATION IN ALASKA DURING THE PERIOD OF 05/20/99 THRU 07/10/99, WE EXPERIENCED 2 MAJOR BLOWOUTS. ONE CAUSING $3000 OF REPAIR COSTS TO THE LEFT UNDERSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME. THREE OTHER TIRES HAVE WORN UNEVENLY ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. ONE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1XO167 TIRESIZE: R16MF)

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