NHTSA Complaint #10482847 — 2008 LEXUS LS460

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10482847
Vehicle 2008 LEXUS LS460
Component WHEELS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 40,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND NOTICED THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ALERTED THERE WAS LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHO STATED BOTH FRONT CHROME WHEELS WERE PEELING AND CRACKING INTERNALLY DUE TO MOISTURE. THE TECHNICIAN SPRAYED AN ADHESIVE ON BOTH TIRES AND RIMS WHICH WAS A TEMPORARY REPAIR FOR THE AIR THAT WAS LEAKING FROM THE RIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 12/31/12 *BF UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS

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