Issue ID | 1026909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10555141 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 27/10/13 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Exact model of tire is not found in the drop down menu. Dunlop sp sport 01 a/s. Size 225/40r18 92h. A bubble in the sidewall developed after 9,000 miles with no accident. This weakness in the tire can very easily lead to blowouts. If the bubble occur on the inside of the tire, it can go unnoticed. This is a common problem with this specific tire and many vehicles use this tire as the original equipment. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 23/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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