Issue ID | 584994 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10154898 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | TRACER |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 08/04/06 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On february 4, 2006 we had a goodyear allegra tire, purchased as sam's club, go flat. It was the right front tire. When the sam's club tire technician inspected the tire he found a deep cut or crack on the side wall. He thought it could be road hazard damage or vandalism. Sam's club replaced the based on tread wear. On april 8, 2006 the tire on the left front went flat. It has deep cuts or cracks on both side of the tire, one on the outside and two on the back of the tire. The damage is not at the same place on the tire, the damage appears at about a 20 degree difference side to side. It seems that road damage is unlikely and it is unlikely that a vandal would reach under a vehicle. We have photos of the damage to the second tire. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88208 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAND FORKS, ND |
VIN pattern | 3MARM15J7RRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/11/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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