NHTSA Complaint #10472785 — 2008 FORD FOCUS

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10472785
Vehicle	2008 FORD FOCUS
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	October 12, 2011
Date Filed	August 28, 2012
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

AT 60,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED CHEWING UP TIRES AND STILL IS. THE FIRST SET IT DID THIS TO WERE WORN TO THE WIRE UNDER THE RUBBER BEFORE IT WAS NOTICED. IT HAS CHEWED UP TWO MORE SETS SINCE THEN ALL IN UNDER 10,000 MILES AND THE TIRES ARE RATED FOR APPROX. 50,000 MILES. *TR

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