Ltr fm [xxx] (ny) on behalf of her mother-in-law [xxx] re defective tires on a 2001 volvo (vin #[xxx]), request a defect investigation to new york, ny ofc. *ph tire equipment has suffered numerous blow outs.*mr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Consumer feels that there is a compatibility defect with the 17 inch rims and the 17 inch tires, two tires and one rim had to be replaced after hitting a very small pot hole, a few thousand miles later, 3 more rims were found to be bent including the one that had been replaced only eight weeks prior, consumer states no dips, potholes, or bumps were hit for the rims to bend and need replacement again. *slc