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Pontiac Gto Suspension Front Safety Report | June 25, 2008



Reported on June 25, 2008


I HAVE A 2004 PONTIAC GTO THAT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN TIRE SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. UPON TAKING IT TO A NATIONAL TIRE CHAIN DEALER WE WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE TIRE SEPARATED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INSIDE CORNER DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST THE STRUT TOWER. THE SEPARATION DID NOT CAUSE A BLOW OUT BUT DID CREATE MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE OTHER FRONT TIRE WAS IMMINENT FOR THE SAME FAILURE. I WAS LUCKY, THE POSTED SPEED IS 70 MPH, AND I WAS GOING NEARLY THAT FAST WHEN THE TIRE SEPARATED. *TR
Make: Pontiac
Model: Gto
Manufactured by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year: 2004
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: HUNTSVILLE AL
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 6G2VX12G24L
Mileage: 40300 miles.
Speed: 68 MPH
Number of cylinders:
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Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location:
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