NHTSA Complaint #10032768 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10032768
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	October 2, 2002
Date Filed	August 13, 2003
Mileage	6,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

2002 GTI-337 25 ANNIV MODEL ALLOY WHEELS DEFFECTIVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION FORMING AROUND SPOKES ON THE WHEELS. THE CLEAR COATING IS PEELING OFF AT CENTER HUB. BLACK SPOTS FROM EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST IS IMBEDDED INTO THE FINISH, DESPITE WEEKLY CLEANING BY HAND. *AK

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