Consumer Complaint Detail

UNIROYAL / TIGERPAW / 9999

Recalls
3 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000044142 Incident Date: Jul, 16 2000
Consumer's City: MESA Consumer's State: AZ
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: UNIROYAL TIRE CO.
Model Name: TIGERPAW Model Year: 9999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Tires
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 3
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 08 2000 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The entire tread section debonded and seperated from the rest of the tire. the tire immediatelly lost all pressure. the vehiche became uncontrollable and left the right side of the interstate. the vehicle became airborne for 40 to 50 feet and impacted on the right forward quarter panel. the vehicle then rolled four times coming to rest on it's wheels. all the occupant were wearing seat belts, which saved their lives. all were airlifted to good samaritan hospital in phoenix az. my wife suffered two dislocated carpels in her left wrist, bruised left shoulder and bruised right arm. my daughter's right wrist was severly lacerated that required intensive recontructive surgery. my son's suffered only bumps and bruises and was treated and released from the hospital. my daughter is going to require extensive rehab for her right hand, but the doctor is optimistic for recovery. these tires were recently rotated, were properly serviced and inspected before my family left on their trip.( dot number: tire size: p175/65r14 )