Below, you can find government websites that allow you to input your product information – car model, make of tire, etc. – to see if other customers have filed complaints or if a recall of that product has been issued. We’ve also included more information on roof crush and rollover accidents, including a list of the seven most dangerous vehicles on the road today.
- National Highway Transportation Safety Administration maintains a database containing every automobile and tire recalled since 1966. All you need is the product information. http://www.recalls.gov/nhtsa.html
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Q&A: Rollover and roof strength: http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/rollover.aspx
- Consumer Reports on how the government sets standards for roof strength: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/02/rollover-101/index.htm
- Excellent guide on proper tire maintenance from the Rubber Manufacturers Association: http://www.rma.org/tire-safety/