TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COULD DRAIN AND REPAIR THE FAILURE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COULD DRAIN AND REPAIR THE FAILURE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 124,000.
NHTSA ODI #10331574
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2006
EquipmentExterior Lighting
A FEW THINGS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT... MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT THE ADJUSTER WAS BROKE ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR SO MY HEADLIGHT SHINES DOWN, ALSO ON THE LEFT SIDE THE BUMPER LIGHT EVERYTIME I CHANGE THE BULB IT GOES OUT WITHIN 24 HOURS, ALSO MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE, I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM RENN…
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A FEW THINGS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT... MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT THE ADJUSTER WAS BROKE ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR SO MY HEADLIGHT SHINES DOWN, ALSO ON THE LEFT SIDE THE BUMPER LIGHT EVERYTIME I CHANGE THE BULB IT GOES OUT WITHIN 24 HOURS, ALSO MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE, I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM RENN KIRBY I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL NOR WAS IT INSTALLED I HAD TO INSTALL IT MYSELF... TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 60000 MILES, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS PLEASE EMAIL ME.. SHELBY.J.HAGAN@CITIGROUP.COM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10173842
100,000 miles · Aug 9, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. MY WHEELS WERE ALSO DENTED AND FRACTURED UPON INSPECTION AND HAD VISIBLE WEAR TO MY TIRES. TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES HAD STATED TO GO TO THE DEALER AND CHECK ON IT. THEY OF COURSE SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND JUST TO BUY NEW RIMS AT $385.00 EACH OR TIRES. OF COURSE, AFTER BUYING TIRES A FEW TIMES, I JUST BO…
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I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. MY WHEELS WERE ALSO DENTED AND FRACTURED UPON INSPECTION AND HAD VISIBLE WEAR TO MY TIRES. TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES HAD STATED TO GO TO THE DEALER AND CHECK ON IT. THEY OF COURSE SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND JUST TO BUY NEW RIMS AT $385.00 EACH OR TIRES. OF COURSE, AFTER BUYING TIRES A FEW TIMES, I JUST BOUGHT AFTER MARKET RIMS. THE SECOND COMPLAINT, IS I HAVE HAD VISIBLE CORROSION ON THE BATTERY CABLES ON MY CAR FOR YEARS AND ASKED THE DEALER IF THERE WAS A REASON SO MUCH IS GATHERING, THEY ADVISED NO. WELL, I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STILL AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS SUCH AS: AIR CONDITIONER GOES OUT WITH THE LIGHT BLINKING, CAR DOES NOT START, OR WHILE DRIVING IT WILL STALL AS WELL AS RUN VERY SLUGGISH. I HAVE ASKED REPEATEDLY IF THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY STATED NOT FOR MY CAR, DUE TO THE DATE MADE. I FIND THIS A LITTLE ODD, I HAVE ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS OF THE 2000 ECLIPSE, HOWEVER, MY CAR WAS MADE "DURING THE DATES". MY CAR IS A 2000 ECLIPSE GT AND MY BATTERY WIRES HAVE SHOWN VISIBLE SIGNS OF CORROSION FOR YEARS AND NOT BEING A MECHANIC HOW WOULD I HAVE THOUGH ANYTHING DIFFERENT THAN CHANGING THE BATTERY, AS WELL AS GETTING NEW TIRES AND NEW AFTER MARKET RIMS FOR THE SAME PRICE AS STOCK RIMS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132015
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2004
Equipment
THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS "FROZEN".INSPITE OF NEAR PERFECT DRIVING CONDITIONS AND CALIFORNIA WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS BULBS HOLDERS ON BOTH SIDES BURNED/MELTED. BOTH HEADLIGHTS INOPERABLE. SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA COMPLAINT ID: 45076, AND ALSO ID: 344396. ALTHOUGH I HAD BOTH ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED BULBS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10100291
51,000 miles · Jul 30, 2004
EquipmentPower Train
WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH WHILE IN MOTION THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL INTO FIRST/SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK THE CLUTCH PROBLEM WAS A DAILY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE A/C HAD GONE OUT AS WELL. *SC…
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WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH WHILE IN MOTION THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL INTO FIRST/SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK THE CLUTCH PROBLEM WAS A DAILY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE A/C HAD GONE OUT AS WELL. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10079892
Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 2004
EquipmentWheels
I WAS DRIVING AND IT A DIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND NOW MY WHEEL IS BENT AND UNABLE TO DRIVE UNTIL I FIND A REPLACEMENT.CONTACT ME ON HOW TO FIND ONE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAVENT BEEN DRIVING MY CAR IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10078751
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2003
Equipment
CD PLAYER FAILED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019054
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2002
Equipment
A/C SUCTION HOSE FAILURE/COOLANT LEAKED OUT. RIGHT OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #763852
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2002
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING FLUID.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8008891
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentExterior LightingFire
CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, VEHICLE LOOKED TO BE ON FIRE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT HAD CAUSE THE FIRE. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE ENGINE WOULD START, AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,SUNROFF WAS INOPERATIVE, MIRROR WERE INOPERAT…
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CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, VEHICLE LOOKED TO BE ON FIRE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT HAD CAUSE THE FIRE. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE ENGINE WOULD START, AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,SUNROFF WAS INOPERATIVE, MIRROR WERE INOPERATIVE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERATIVE NEEDED TO BE READJUSTED,FOG LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN WITH THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, CARGO COVER WAS LOOSE, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
EA02007 · Aluminum Alloy Wheel Denting
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed May 1, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE01044 · Alloy Wheel Denting And Fracturing
Opened Dec 18, 2001 · Closed May 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
No summary supplied.
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