NHTSA Complaint #867121 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER TIRES:SIDEWALL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	867121
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Date of Incident	July 21, 2000
Date Filed	August 8, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

ON JULY 21 2000, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE P23575R15 BLEWOUT, AND WHOLE SIDEWALL HAD COME OFF. CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

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