# 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `482061` · 2004-06-29 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** JETTA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** WHEELS
- **Miles at failure:** 101,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## 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.
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