Issue ID | 1426823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11047972 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 11/11/17 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota prius equipped with yokohama bluearth s34 tires, size: p215/45r/17 (na). While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly became unstable and a thumping noise was present coming from the rear end. After stopping the vehicle and inspecting it, the contact discovered that the rear driver side tire was flat. After removing the tire, it was discovered that the sidewall blew out inside the tire. The cause of the failure was not determined. The tire and vehicle manufacturer were both notified along with the local tire dealer (les swaub and goodyear). The vin and dot number were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 15,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15900 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHEHALIS, WA |
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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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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