NHTSA Complaint #10285857 — 2003 BUICK REGAL WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10285857
Vehicle	2003 BUICK REGAL
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	September 29, 2009
Date Filed	September 30, 2009
Mileage	123,550 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

OE CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS ON MY 2003 BUICK REGAL. SEPARATION OCCURS BETWEEN THE CHROME AND THE ALUMINUM SUBSTRATE RESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK, BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY SALT CORROSION. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN A DEFLATED TIRE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL. DISCOVERED UPON NEW TIRE PURCHASE. *TR

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