NHTSA Complaint #11604646 — 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11604646
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	July 25, 2024
Date Filed	July 26, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Upon getting a flat tire on the front passenger side tire, two of the vehicles wheel studs and lug nuts were seized together and broke off when using hand tools to remove the lug nuts. The metal was extremely soft and broke off easily. All 5 lugs and nuts needed replacement.

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