NHTSA Complaint #10143312 — 2005 SUBARU LEGACY

WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10143312
Vehicle 2005 SUBARU LEGACY
Component WHEELS:RIM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 1,308 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State ME

Consumer Description

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE. CAST WHEEL. FOUND TIRE AND RIM 30 FEET AHEAD OF VEHICLE AFTER CRASH DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. VEHICLE SPUN, ENTERED CULVERT FACING OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND IMPACTED TREE CAUSING IT TO ROLL TWICE. VEHICLE TOTALED. GEICE INSURANCE HAS POSSESSION OF VEHICLE BUT WILL LEAVE INTACT FOR ANOTHER 30 DAYS. HAVE PICTURES, BROKEN RIM AND PART OF SPOKE. WE'VE PURCHASED A SUBARU FORRESTER WITH SUBARU GIVING US A CUSTOMER LOYALTY REBATE. THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT IN OUR MINDS THAT THIS CASTING WAS DEFECTIVE AND MAY CAUSE MANY MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WITH DEATH OR INJURY. WE WE'RE FRANKLY LUCKY. PICTURES AND COMMENTS CAN BE VIEWED AT HTTP://LEGACYGT.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?P=346119#POST346119.*JB

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