| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001073005 | Incident Date: May, 26 2001 |
| Consumer's City: BEDFORD | Consumer's State: IN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. |
| Model Name: AFFINITY | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Tires |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 11 2001 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tire blew out. tires had been serviceed two days prior to incident. tires had been balenced, rotated, air pressure checked, and wheels aligned by tire service center. incident accured after driving aor approx 2-3 hous at 65-70 mph on fry highway. tire failed at sidewall. tread remained intact. dealership inspected tire. could find no evidence of tread failure or puncture. firestone product warranty was contacted. manufacturer claimed failure resulted from under-inflation and high speed, but did not inspect tire. i assert tire failed due to poor quality workmanship. ford dealership claimed no responsibility. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r16)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r16 ) |
