Issue ID | 1321315 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10909749 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 25/07/16 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota corolla equipped with firestone 740 tires, size: 215/45/r17. The contact stated that all four tires were only at 32 psi, which caused the sidewall to fail and touch the pavement. The maximum psi, according to the driver side door panel, was 32 psi; however, the tires had a psi of 51. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the pressure was 32 psi and no more. The dealer would not infiltrate any more tire pressure because they did not want to be liable. The manufacturer was made aware and referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact replaced the tires at his expense with 205/55/16r. The approximate failure mileage of the tire and vehicle was 25. The vin and dot number were not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EASTON , MD |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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