| Issue ID | 561810 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10137093 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 08/07/05 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: 2001 nissan frontier. The consumer states the tread on driver's side rear tire came off while driving on i17 at 55 mph. The tread went around the axle and caused damage. This was the original tire on the vehicle. The tires had been properly maintained. The vehicle shook, and the consumer heard a bump. She pulled over. The spare tire was put on, and the tire was taken to the dealership. The dealership stated she needed to speak with firestone. Firestone stated she had to file a complaint with them. The tire size is p225/70r15.*ak the consumer was told by the manufacturer of the tire, that upon inspection it appeared the tire was being operated under an over-deflated state. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51157 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1N6DD26S81CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 26/11/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | MIDWAY NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 602-866-6605 |
| Dealer's city | PHOENIX |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85023 |