| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002092268 | Incident Date: Apr, 18 2002 |
| Consumer's City: KNOXVILLE | Consumer's State: TN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. |
| Model Name: FR480 | 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: Apr, 27 2002 | 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: The tire failed as i began slowing down on an exit ramp from a limited access highway. the tire lost pressure rapidly (5-10 sec). i was able to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. the tire was properly inflated at the time (35 psi) and the vehicle was unloaded (driver only). the tire did not fail due to puncture or treadwear. there was extensive damage to the sidewall and apparent tread separation. a photograph of the damaged tire is available. *ak |
