Issue ID | 555530 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10132234 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | NAVIGATOR |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 09/08/05 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: while traveling on the interstate at 60 mph the left rear tire blew out. The tire completely shredded, no evidence of a previous puncture. Pulled to the right side shoulder of road on a bridge and called for tow truck. Tow truck came , removed tire and placed the spare on. The tire is now at auto repair shop from where it was purchased. Had not contacted general tires, but wished for someone to investigate the tires. The tire was replaced with a goodyear tire. General tire, ameritrack, p255/70r16. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100175 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | METAIRIE, LA |
VIN pattern | 5LMRU27LXWLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/05/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MARSHALL BROS. LINCOLN MERCURY |
Dealer's telephone number | UNKNOWN |
Dealer's city | METAIRIE |
Dealer's state code | LA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 70006 |