NHTSA Complaint #10038879 — 2000 GMC JIMMY SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10038879
Vehicle	2000 GMC JIMMY
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	September 14, 2003
Date Filed	September 14, 2003
Mileage	45,426 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE OFF FROM THE SUSPENSION 'A' ARM CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AS WELL AS CATASTROPHICALLY DAMAGING THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM BY SEVERING THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. *PH

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