NHTSA Complaint #10060994 — 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10060994 |
| Vehicle | 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 55,238 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING WHICH ENDED UP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT. 3 YEARS AFTER ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON LOWER BALL JOINTS THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING. *LA THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INJURED AND FEELS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. RECALL#00V421001. *SC
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