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1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — WHEELS

crash · 482061 · 2004-06-29

Vehicle

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
JETTA
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
WHEELS
Miles at failure
101,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING ON A PARKWAY DOING APPROX 55MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL COMPLETELY OFF OF THE CAR CAUSING MECHANICAL AND BODY DAMAGE. THE REPAIR STATION STATED THE WHEEL BEARING HAD FROZEN AND BASICALY BURNED OFF. THERE WAS ALOT OF GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL ON THE RIM WHEN IT WAS RECOVERED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10079001
Machine
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