NHTSA Complaint #11502941 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502941
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	January 21, 2023
Date Filed	January 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

I believe this is my 3rd or 4th lug stud that's sheared off when removing. I believe it happened at the dealer once and the tire shop I have the tires rotated at two or three times in the last couple of years. This worries me that they may be weak and could potentially break, while driving, before removal breaks them. The boken stud is typically sheared and stuck inside the lug nut. Google searches would make this seem like it's not an uncommon issue. Subaru may have a TSB for rusted nuts already that may relate to this issue. TSB 05-79-20 is what I found through Google searches, if related.

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