| Issue ID | 518738 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10103602 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | HUMMER |
| Model | H2 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/10/04 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle had a bent rim that came directly from the manufacturer. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that because the rim was bent it was causing the tire to go flat. Consumer left the vehicle at the dealer for two weeks, and was informed that the manufacturer was not taking responsibility for the defect. While driving with this defect vehicle jerked to the right, knocking down a mailbox. While the vehicle was at the body shop the tire had to be inflated each time the vehicle had to be moved. Owner was also told that the rim was bowed by the manufacturer which could not be repaired. It would have to be replaced. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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