Issue ID | 250440 |
Internal NHTSA # | 731957 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | SILHOUETTE |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 07/07/99 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Complete sudden tread separation of tire at 73 mph, temp ~94 f, tread wrapped around right rear axle. Took tire parts to olds dealer and tire dealer - they called it a "blowout" but in light of recent firestone problems i think this may be very similar. No road debris was evident as a cause for tire tread separation. Perhaps others have had similar experiences with this make/brand of tire?*ak( dot number: e4 029015 tire size: p215/70r15 ) |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARLINGTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1GHDX03E0VDXXXXXX |
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 | 01/05/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 73 |
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