NHTSA Complaint #10345526 — 2009 HONDA FIT

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10345526
Vehicle 2009 HONDA FIT
Component WHEELS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CO

Consumer Description

2009 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TO TOW BEHIND A MOTORHOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR ABOUT 1,000 MILES OVER SEVERAL DAYS, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER HAD JUT PULLED INTO A GAS STATION TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN IT OCCURRED. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER, THE COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY IT HAPPENED. THEIR ONLY EXPLANATION WAS THAT MAYBE THE BATTERY FAILED OR WAS TOO LOW BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT WOULD EFFECT THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKING OR IF IT CAUSED ANY DAMAGE TO THE ABS. *JB

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