| Issue ID | 959996 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493309 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 16/01/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl * the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler sport equipped with goodyear wrangler radial tubeless, size p255/75/r17 (n/a). The contact stated that the rear passenger side tire exploded. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle but she was able to pull over. After inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the tread separated from the inner part of the tire. The contact called a tow service and the damaged tire was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was also contacted but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 2,426. Updated 03/01/13*lj goodyear replaced the tire at no cost to the consumer. Updated 03/07/13 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2426 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EL CAJON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG1CLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 20/04/12 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 62 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CARL BURGESS DODGE CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 619-463-9321 |
| Dealer's city | LA MESA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91942 |