NHTSA Complaint #10057927 — 1999 BUICK REGAL

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10057927
Vehicle	1999 BUICK REGAL
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	January 15, 2004
Date Filed	February 11, 2004
Mileage	73,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK MANUFACTURER HAS RECALLED SOME MODELS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT DIDN'T COVERED CONSUMER'S. IN ADDITION, STEERING FAILED WHEN DRIVER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN IN A PARKING LOT. *LA

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