NHTSA Complaint #10275254 — 2007 FORD FOCUS
WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10275254 |
| Vehicle | 2007 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 22,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE LEFT. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. SHE LEFT THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER SENT A MECHANIC TO HER LOCATION AND HE STATED THAT THE RIM STEM CAUSED THE TIRE TO FLATTEN. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS IDENTICAL FAILURE. SHE BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED SINCE THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,000. UPDATED 08/04/09. *LJ UPDATED 08/06/09.*JB
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