# 2001 FORD TAURUS — WHEELS:RIM
> NHTSA complaint `388861` · 2003-01-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS:RIM
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT TURN AND STRUCK 2 VEHICLES.  UPON INSPECTION CONSUMER NOTICED THE RIM  HAD SPLIT WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT.  RIGHT FRONT RIM AND TIRE WERE AFFECTED.*JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*