NHTSA Complaint #10032948 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10032948
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	April 1, 2003
Date Filed	August 16, 2003
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE FINISH OF THE BBS RC WHEELS THAT CAME WITH MY 2002 VW GTI 337 IS PITTING AND CORRODING AWAY. THERE ARE OVER 200 OTHER GTI 337 OWNERS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. DESPITE FREQUENT CLEANING WITH APPROVED CHEMICALS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST IS PITTING INTO THE SPECIAL FINISH OF THE SAID WHEELS AND CAUSING DISCOLORATION AND/OR PEELING OF THE CLEAR COAT ON THE WHEELS.*AK

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