NHTSA Complaint #11385567 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11385567
Vehicle	2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 27, 2020
Date Filed	December 30, 2020
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THIS PAST SUNDAY, MY SON WAS DRIVING ON 95 AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL EXPLODED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, NOR DID HE GET A FLAT TIRE. THE METAL HOLDING THE TIRE LITERALLY BROKE, THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR TO DROP ON THE FRONT AXLE WHILE HE WAS DOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.

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