# 1999 FORD E-450 — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `245538` · 2000-09-30 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** E-450
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
THIS WAS THE THIRD STEELTEX TIRE TO FAIL ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED OVERWEIGHT. THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED TO EXCHANGE IT FOR A NEW MOTORHOME. I HAVE SERIOUS RESERVATIONS THAT THE NEW UNIT IS SAFE. (TIRESIZE: 225 75 16E)( DOT NUMBER:   TIRE SIZE: 225 75 16E )
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