NHTSA Complaint #11152116 — 2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11152116
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	November 16, 2018
Date Filed	November 16, 2018
Mileage	102,375 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2003 4 RUNNER WITH ONLY 102375 MILES AND THE RIMS ARE CRUMBLING AWAY LIKE CHALK. THESE SHOULD NOT DO THIS, IT HAS TO BE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR WORSE. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND THEY NEED TO RECALL AND FIX THEIR MISTAKE.

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