0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005008906 | Incident Date: Feb, 23 2005 |
| Consumer's City: AVON | Consumer's State: OH |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
| Model Name: CONTINENTAL | 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#: 2D4GZ48V15H | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 23 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 14 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Headlights and dash lights make substantial flicker/pulse while driving after the vehicle sits for several hours (all day at work or overnight). the flicker/pulse is noticeable enough that two vehicles i was following have pulled over to let me pass and i get many strange looks from other drivers. vehicle was examined at selling dealer on 2/15/05, work order states "vehicle appears to be operating within design spec's at this time." this safety defect still exists. also, tires flat spot after same time as stated above. for the first 3-4 miles, at speeds greater than 45 mph, tires make thumping noise and car shakes. shaking is felt through seat and steering wheel. after 3-4 miles, thump and shake gradually disappear. tire dealer has not answered questions regarding replacement through continental after one visit and later phone call. *nm |