NHTSA Complaint #826630 — 1997 FORD ESCORT TIRES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	826630
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	August 1, 1998
Date Filed	August 12, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT THAT CRACKED THE RIM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK

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