| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004300898 | Incident Date: Sep, 10 2004 |
| Consumer's City: OHATCHEE | Consumer's State: AL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
| Model Name: FIREHAWK | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Tires:tread/belt |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 26 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: May, 31 1988 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While my wife was driving our truck in heavy atlanta, ga traffic, the front tire exploded. it is a firestone "firehawk, 235-70r15" with very good tread. the tire is 8 years old but i seldom use my truck and it is garage kept. the tires have no cracks or dry rot. my wife was able to safely get to the side of the road. i took the tire to my local firestone dealer and the manager advised that my tires were not part of a major recall although they were made in the same plant and are the same size. the steel belts completely tore apart and ruptured the face of the tire. i am convinced the tires are defective and have photos to send.*ak |
