| Issue ID | 1287325 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871971 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 26/05/16 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on city streets i heard a "thunking" noise coming from the back tires. When i got out of the car and did a visual inspection all tires appeared to be properly inflated. I then got on the freeway and after driving about a mile in the slow lane at 65mph. I suddenly heard a loud explosive sound coming from the right rear tire and saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the back. I was able to safely pull onto the shoulder and call emergency road assistance. The tire had literally come completely apart from the wheel and parts were shredded into strips. Had i been in any lane other than the right-hand lane i could have lost control of the vehicle. My vehicle is a 2015 camry hybrid with only 16000 miles. This is the second tire incident i've had with the bridgestone firestone tires that came with the car, which i purchased new. The first instance was a flat tire that occurred when the car only had 5,000 miles. I have now replaced all four tires with michelins. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PETALUMA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BD1FK8FUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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