NHTSA Complaint #10121077 — 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10121077 |
| Vehicle | 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. SHE SAID THAT IN 2003 HER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST TAKING THE LIFE OF HER DAUGHTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE WHEEL STRUTS. ON MAY 15, 2005 HER HUSBAND CHECKS THE VEHICLE REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE IT IS SAFE. WHILE CHECKING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO A TIRE CENTER AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *TT
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