# 1997 DAMON ULTRASPORT — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
> NHTSA complaint `268942` · 2000-11-13 · DAMON MOTOR COACH
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DAMON
- **Model:** ULTRASPORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** DAMON MOTOR COACH
- **Component:** TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR PASSENGER INSIDE FIRESTONE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD AND OVERLAY FROM CASING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL, WIRING AND TAIL PIPE CAUSING FIRE IN COMPARTMENT ABOVE TAIL PIPE. NLM
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