NHTSA Complaint #10048448 — 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10048448
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	October 24, 2003
Date Filed	December 10, 2003
Mileage	86,225 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

VEHICLE'S TIRES LEAKED DUE TO CORROSION/OXIDATION ON THE RIM WHERE THE TIRE MET THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. *MR THE CORROSION IS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO AFFECT THE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE RIM. THE TIRES LOSE ABOUT TWO POUNDS OF AIR PER WEEK. *NLM

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