NHTSA Complaint #9003473 — 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	9003473
Vehicle	1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	July 13, 2001
Date Filed	September 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING A 65MPH, SUDDENLY HEARD AN EXPLOSION. PRESS THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, NOTICE THE OUTER SIDE OF THE TIRE IS TORN OUT OF THE MAIN TIRE BODY.

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