NHTSA Complaint #10087963 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10087963
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	May 27, 2004
Date Filed	August 16, 2004
Mileage	99,875 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING LEFT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER PINION BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND POSSIBLY THE GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB THE VEHICLE'S STEERING RACK AND PIONION WAS RECALLED BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NM

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