Consumer Complaint Detail

MICHELIN / XRV / 9999

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005019789 Incident Date: Mar, 16 2005
Consumer's City: SANDWICH Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: MICHELIN TIRE CORP.
Model Name: XRV 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#: 4UZAAHAK02C Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 11 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Feb, 12 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: 03/17/05 problem began. as contact was driving 60 mph on dry pavement, a blowout occurred on the outside right dual tire. contact was advised by truckers to ride the flat to the nearest exit (3 miles). recommended psi for the tires was 105 lbs. tire pressure was checked prior to departure. vehicle weight was 27000 lbs. tires are regularly serviced. no vibration prior to blowout. no bulging. no warnings. tire has been replaced. michelin is cooperating. the tire that blew out had 3500 miles purchased 8/21/03. "zipper blowout". *nm