NHTSA Complaint #10042395 — 1996 GMC SAFARI

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042395
Vehicle	1996 GMC SAFARI
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Date of Incident	September 13, 2003
Date Filed	October 6, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE, CAUSING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TORSION BAR TO BREAK. *AK WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VAN HAD DROPPED DOWN ON THE LEFT TIRE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. THE TIRE RUBBED ON THE FENDER AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO STEER HARD, THEN THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. *SCC *JB

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