# BRIDGESTONE TARZANA EL 440 — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `1875518` · 2023-02-23 · Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BRIDGESTONE
- **Model:** TARZANA EL 440
- **Year:** —
- **Manufacturer:** Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
- **Component:** TIRES
## Narrative
The contact owns a 1977 Ford F-250 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza, Tire Size: LT235/85/R16, DOT Number: 70 MR 2I. The contact stated the tires were not installed on the vehicle; however, while inflating the tires, the tire exploded. The contact sustained injuries to his face, right arm, and right hand, and received medical attention. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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