Issue ID | 246989 |
Internal NHTSA # | 730740 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/09/00 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on the interstate at 70 mph the front end of my vehicle began to shake violently. I slowed down and pulled over immediately and discovered a large bulge on the tread and sidewall of one of my tires. It appeard that the belt was starting to seperate internally but had not ruptured through the exterior yet. It was a very hot day, in the upper 90's. I had been driving for approximately 30 minutes when this occured. The damage was so severe that the vehicle was not safely driveable. I changed the tire and still have the defective one. I have attempted to contact bridgestone/firestone. The only number that i have been able to get through on is the recall line. They told me that my tire was not on the recall list so they provided 2 consumer affairs phone numbers. One of the numbers is disconnected and the other can not be reached from my calling area. I called firestone back and they could assist me. They recommended that i call information to get their phone number.( dot number: ? Tire size: l245/75r16 ) |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CRAWFORDVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1GKFK16K6SJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/08/00 |
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 | 70 |
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