NHTSA Complaint #10031917 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
TIRES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10031917 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 27,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND BEGAN SKIDDING ON HIGHWAY. *MR THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LARGE GAPING HOLE CUT THROUGH THE RIGHT TIRE WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE METAL WHEEL. THIS WAS SAID TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *SCC *JB
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