NHTSA Complaint #10227566 — 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10227566 |
| Vehicle | 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 40,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
FLAT TIRE, CRACKED RIM CAUSED TIRE TO LOSE ALL AIR WHILE PARKED, NO ABUSE RIM CRACKED DUE TO FAULTY CASTING,IF FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. REPLACED RIM AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND GM WOULD NOT OFFER REPLACEMENT. *TR
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