Consumer Complaint Detail

FIRESTONE / STEELTEX TIRE / 9999

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005049082 Incident Date: Dec, 06 2005
Consumer's City: GARFIELD HEIGHTS Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Model Name: STEELTEX TIRE 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#: 1G8AL52F54Z Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 07 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 02 2004
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While traveling on an interstate highway, observed a soft flapping sound that caused concern. before i could slow down or take any action the left rear tire tread separated from the wheel and then the complete tire was ejected from the vehicle. i was able to exit the roadway and called the state highway patrol. to report the incident and request roadside assistance. *jb