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Pontiac Firebird Wheels Rim Safety Report | May 20, 2003



Reported on May 20, 2003


TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THE CHROME ALLOY RIMS ON THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT CRACKS. THE RIMS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED PER THE WARRANTY; HOWEVER, SINCE THERE WAS A MEMO INDICATING THAT THEY COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BUT REPLACED. PONTIAC HAS BEEN VERY UNCOOPERATIVE AND REFUSED TO COMPLY. THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES OF THE RIMS AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE BRAND, MANUFACTURER AND ANY RELATED RIM INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 85000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,926. UPDATED 6/21/10 *CN UPDATED 06/24/10.*JB
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Manufactured by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year: 2002
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP NJ
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 2G2FS22K422
Mileage: 42926 miles.
Speed:
Number of cylinders: 6
Vehicle type:
Vehicle fuel: GAS Fuel injection.
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location: FLEMINGTON FLEMINGTON NJ 08822
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