NHTSA Complaint #10022890 — 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

TIRES:TREAD/BELT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10022890
Vehicle	1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Date of Incident	June 11, 2003
Date Filed	June 11, 2003
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

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