NHTSA Complaint #10059666 — 1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10059666
Vehicle	1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Date Filed	February 27, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TORSION BAR THAT SUPPORT ENGINE BROKE IN TWO. *LA THE MANUFACTURER CHANGED THE DESIGN AND SHORTENED THE BARS BY THREE INCHES. THE OLD DESIGN ALLOWED SALT, WATER AND ICE TO GET INTO THE EXTENSION SLEEVES. *JB

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