# 1998 BOSS HOSS MOTORCYCLE — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
> NHTSA complaint `440827` · 2003-11-14 · BOSS HOSS CYCLE
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BOSS HOSS
- **Model:** MOTORCYCLE
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** BOSS HOSS CYCLE
- **Component:** TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- **Miles at failure:** 500
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH REAR MOTORCYCLE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. DRIVER FELL OF THE MOTORCYCLE BEFORE HITTING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER WAS HOSPITALIZED DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK.  *AK  *MR
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