NHTSA Complaint #10000839 — 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000839
Vehicle	2000 PLYMOUTH NEON
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2003
Date Filed	January 8, 2003
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT APPROX. 60MPH. STEERING BECAME HARD TO STEER. SWIRVED TO AVOID HITTING SIDE VEHICLES. BREAKS BECAME LOOSE, UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE PLYMOUTH NEON 02, BECAME OUT OF CONTROL. THEREAFTER, SPINNING AROUND TO FLIP ON IT'S DRIVER SIDE COMING TO A REST IN AN EMBAKEMENT. NO AIRBAGS EMPLOYED.

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