NHTSA Complaint #8017085 — 2001 GMC PICKUP

TIRES:SIDEWALL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8017085
Vehicle	2001 GMC PICKUP
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date of Incident	August 17, 2002
Date Filed	August 23, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM, CAUSING A CRASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SIDEWALL IS TOO THIN FOR THE HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, POLICE OFFICER STATED ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY TIRE FAILURE, FIRESTONE, 24575R16. *SLC

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