| Issue ID | 1226706 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10780065 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/09/15 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was puttting air in a flat tire in my driveway when there was a loud bang and the tire collasped. I looked at the tire ( bridgestone dueler h/t 687 235/55r18 dot # el7ccfh5012) and saw a 12 inch rip in the sidewall. The explosion caused a fender bracket to break and cracked my front bumper. I sent it back to mfgr. And they said the tire was not defective and denied request for compenssation for my damages and tire replacement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MITCHELLVILLE, MD |
| 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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