NHTSA Complaint #10079001 — 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10079001 |
| Vehicle | 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 101,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING ON A PARKWAY DOING APPROX 55MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL COMPLETELY OFF OF THE CAR CAUSING MECHANICAL AND BODY DAMAGE. THE REPAIR STATION STATED THE WHEEL BEARING HAD FROZEN AND BASICALY BURNED OFF. THERE WAS ALOT OF GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL ON THE RIM WHEN IT WAS RECOVERED.
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