This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicles rear left wheel fell off in June of 2008. A tire mechanic stated that the stud broke. The wheel was repaired; however, on October 5, 2009 when he attempted to drive out of a parking lot he heard a noise, and noticed that the vehicle was leaning to the right. When he inspected the vehicle he observed that the right left wheel and the rotor fell off. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 98V095000 wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts; therefore, they were unable to assist with the repair. The failure and current mileage were 230,000. Updated 11/06/09 updated 11/09/09
The rear wheel and rim separated and fell off while making a left turn. There's a wheel lug nut recall 99V099000 on this issue but the VIN is not included.
Consumer received recall notice 99S12 due to insufficient clamping action of the wheel lugs on the chrome steel wheels. However, consumer was denied repairs from dealer.
The rear left wheel had separated from vehicle while driving 35mph. There was no warning. This would happen. Had heard a clicking noise & noticed the tire rolling passed. Mechanic was sent to pick up vehicle & the tire.
- Largo, MD, USA
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Left rear driver's side lugs: Nuts came off, tire went rolling. Dealer contacted, and repaired by installing anti-lock nuts on each wheel. Incident occurred again. Dealer contacted second time and refused service to remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
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- Oklahoma City , OK, USA