NHTSA Complaint #737908 — 2001 LEXUS SC400

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 737908
Vehicle 2001 LEXUS SC400
Component TIRES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MO

Consumer Description

TIRES ON NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED FOR WINTER DRIVING WITHOUT PLACING DRIVER'S SAFETY AT RISK. NO DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER AT TIME OF PURCHASE. OWNERS IN COLD WEATHER STATES STRANDED, RUNNING INTO DITCHES, OR HAVING NEAR ACCIDENTS. LEXUS WILL NOT REPLACE UNSAFE TIRES, BUT WILL SELL OWNERS NEW WINTER/ALL SEASON TIRES TO PLACE ON VEHICLE. DRIVER SAFETY IS AT RISK. (TIRESIZE: 215/45ZR17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/45ZR17 )
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