NHTSA Complaint #10094224 — 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10094224
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 23, 2004
Date Filed	September 23, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A STEEL POLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE RACK PINION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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