NHTSA Complaint #752194 — 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	752194
Vehicle	1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING
Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of Incident	September 14, 2001
Date Filed	September 17, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHEEL LUGS: STUDS ARE OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, THERE HAVE BEEN 6 FAILURES WHERE THE LUGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE LUGS AND NUTS SIEZE AND CANNOT BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITHOUT AN AIR WRENCH. THESE REPLACEMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED. THE "MERCHANTS TIRE" DEALER SAYS IT IS WIDESPREAD AMONG CHRYSLERS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT MAKES THE SPARE TIRE USELESS (LUGS CANNOT BE REMOVED WITH MANUAL LUG WRENCH). I USE THE CAR TO GET TO REMOTE AREAS AND BEING STRANDED BY A FLAT TIRE IS DANGEROUS. I HOPE THAT A RECALL CAN BE ISSUED FOR THIS DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE.*AK

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