NHTSA Complaint #10323058 — 2010 CADILLAC SRX
TIRES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10323058 |
| Vehicle | 2010 CADILLAC SRX |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
CADILLAC REFUSES TO ALLOW ME TO ORDER A NEW 2010 SRX WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CAR COMES STANDARD WITH A CAN OF FIX-A-FLAT TYPE SOLUTION TO FIX YOUR TIRE. HOWEVER IF THE FIX-A-FLAT SOLUTION CANNOT FIX THE HOLE, YOU ARE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL YOU CAN BUY A NEW TIRE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SPARE TIRE ON A NEW SRX IS IF IT IS A FLEET PURCHASE (E.G. RENTAL CAR COMPANIES). IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE THAT A CAR MANUFACTURER CAN REFUSE TO OFFER A SPARE TIRE AS AN OPTION ON A NEW CAR. THIS IS TOTALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS BIZARRE AND ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE SITUATION. THANKS, VINCE