NHTSA Complaint #11628536 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11628536 |
| Vehicle | 2017 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
Wheel lug nuts are frozen and cannot be removed without breaking the stud in many cases. TSB 05-79-20 mentions that Subaru was aware but offers no warranty for this issue.
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