| Issue ID | 917314 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10456157 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | GEORGETOWN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/03/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle is a class a motor home on a ford f53 chassis, we were traveling north on i75 in ohio at exit 110 when we suffered a side wall blowout. The tire is a michelin 235/80r22. 5 xrv, dot b6bjbvjx2206, tire pressure was 100 psi, mileage 30673, the tire was located on the left rear inside position. There were no road hazard marks on the tire or on the outside tire mounted next to it. The service technician indicated the nature of the blowout was unusual. The recent announcement of the michelin bus tire recall due to side wall defects prompted me to report this incident. Photos and supporting information is available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30673 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAWTON, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1F6NF53Y860XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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