Issue ID | 1281104 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10863244 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHALLENGER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 29/04/16 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I bought this car and after i signed the papers they let me inspect it. I saw some rust on the joints and screws that held the tires. They said it was surface rust. I took it home and examined it closed. I found that the rust is very extensive. It included the metal that held the tire to the car and it goes deep. The rust flaked off in my hand. I took the vehicle back the next morning. They told me i could exchange it for a similar vehicle but that all of them had the same rust. I took pictures of some of the rust. I told them to keep the car and i stopped payment on the check. I then went to the dealer in ontario and i found the same extensive rusting on all of their challengers. I believe the defect lies with dodge and chrysler. Why are they allowed to sell new vehicles with extensive rusting to the public? I did some research and found that they have been having rust problems since at least 2007. I also found that many owners do not find the rust as soon as i did and they suffer because dodge has denied responsibility. I think there should be an investigation and a recall to fix these problems. I feel bad for everyone who bought these cars without knowing about this defect. I took some pictures. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HIGHLAND, CA |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDZAG2GHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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