TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER (SCOVILLE-MENO CHEVROLET GMC, 8 S MAIN ST, BAINBRIDGE, NY 13733, (877) 274-2485) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000. *TT CARFAX NOT ABLE TO PROCESS VIN UPDATED 9/26/18*JB