NHTSA Complaint #10042138 — 1997 FORD F-150

WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042138
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	WHEELS:RIM
Date Filed	October 7, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE'S METAL WHEEL RIMS HOLD WATER AFTER IT RAINS.*MR THE RIMS WERE DESIGNED IN A WAY THAT ALLOWED THEM TO RETAIN WATER AFTER IT RAINED OR CAME IN CONTACT WITH STANDING WATER. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE RIMS TO CORRODE AND RESULTED IN SEPARATION OF THE RIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM. *NLM

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