NHTSA Complaint #10152016 — 2004 FORD FOCUS
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10152016 |
| Vehicle | 2004 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DURING WINTER CONDITIONS IN THE NORTH EAST, THE SALT, SAND AND SNOW ACCUMULATE ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEELS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE WHEELS WERE SO FLAT ON THE INSIDE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SHED THESE ELEMENTS. THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO REMOVE THESE ELEMENTS AT THE CAR WASH. THE WHEELS HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF AND CLEANED BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. UPDATED 03/28/06. *JB
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