# 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — TIRES:SIDEWALL
> NHTSA complaint `141909` · 1999-03-13 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** TIRES:SIDEWALL
- **Speed:** 75 mph
## Narrative
TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL SEPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW TWICE, ON THE STOCK TIRES,  FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD LUCK, HOWEVER TWO TIMES SEEMS TO BE FISHY.  THE TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT.  I AM INTERESTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE.( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR19 TIRE SIZE: 195/60R14 )
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