Issue ID | 1107956 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10631511 |
Manufacurer | Versalift East, LLC |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 SUPER DUTY |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 01/09/14 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Michelin tire failure. Catastrophic tire blowout-front tire. Ford f350 truck pulling a 5th wheel trailer. 3 vehicles involved on california interstate highway 101. While towing a 5th wheel trailer i had a front left tire blow. The tire blew during a right turn/bend in the highway. I could only maintain the vehicle in a straight line until we stopped. The tire caused substantial damage to the tow vehicle and a collision with another vehicle on the highway. We almost ended up in a ditch. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TUSTIN, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FT8W3BT3BEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 17/07/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 58 |
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