NHTSA Complaint #8006477 — 2001 KIA RIO

WHEELS:RIM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 8006477
Vehicle 2001 KIA RIO
Component WHEELS:RIM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AL

Consumer Description

THE FRONT WHEEL RIMS HAVE CRACKED FOR THE 4TH TIME. THE RIMS MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THE VEHICLE DRIVES DIFFERENT, IN REVERSE THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND AND IT HAS PROGRESSED. THE RIM CRACKED 2 DAYS LATER AFTER BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER INDICATED GETTING A SECOND OPINION SINCE THE DEALER ISN'T CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. NLM

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