NHTSA Complaint #10695436 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10695436
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of Incident	January 23, 2015
Date Filed	March 19, 2015
Mileage	129,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEELS SHOOK AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE LUG NUTS WERE TIGHTENED TWICE BY THE DEALER, BUT THE LUG NUTS ON THE REAR WHEELS WERE STILL LOOSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REPAIR FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

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