Issue ID | 313490 |
Internal NHTSA # | 749464 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 24/07/01 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Returning from new york. Tire exploded. Contacted goodyear. Referred to local dealer who said not tread separation. Called home office back and given another dealer about 1 hour away. Will go at earliest convenience. Details of tread separation: traveling about 60 on interstate when incident occurred. Outer side of tire looks like it exploded. Inner side of tire no damage. Wheel no damage. Tread separated from inner wall of tire approximately half of diameter from about center of tread area to edge of tread area on out side of tire. *ak (dot number: mk60k60v08 tiresize: 31x10. 50r1) |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y2WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/04/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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