NHTSA Complaint #865772 — 1998 GMC SUBURBAN

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	865772
Vehicle	1998 GMC SUBURBAN
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	March 5, 2000
Date Filed	July 20, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE 1998 GMC SUBURBAN: WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH ONE REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL/ COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY. TIRE SIZE R4SLT245/75R16, DOT NUMBER V611B1A377. *AK

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