| Issue ID | 480463 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10067898 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY SOLARA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/01/04 |
| Component | TIRES:MARKINGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bridgestone potenza re-92 p215-60r16 m&s. This tire has been mistakenly classified as a mud & snow tire. In my 35 years of driving, i have never driven on such a dangerous tire that was classified m&s. Any snow whatsoever makes the vehicle(2004 toyota solara se) extremely difficult to control safely. I have no problem with the tire being used solely as a non-winter tire, but for nhtsa to allow the m&s designation on this tire is tantamount to gross negligence. If you think that i am alone in my observation on this tire, then please see website 1010tires. Com and read the numerous customer reviews about how dangerous these tires are in snow. I respectfully ask you to please investigate this tire classification.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALDWINSVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | ROMANO TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 315445-1070 |
| Dealer's city | SYRACUSE |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
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