NHTSA Complaint #10284249 — 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10284249
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	September 16, 2009
Date Filed	September 17, 2009
Mileage	1,730 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

2009 RAV4 1700 MI. HAD A TIRE PATCH REPAIRED AT A VERY REPUTABLE ,EXCLUSIVELY TIRES BUSINESS. WHEN THE SERVICEMAN ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE LAST LUG AT THE RECOMMENDED 80 FT LB TORQUE, THE WHEEL STUD SNAPPED OFF. THE AFFECTED STUD WAS/ IS NOT MIS-THREADED AND SHOWS A SHINY WEAK SPOT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE STUD. *TR

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