NHTSA Complaint #10166765 — 2001 FORD F-350 SD STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10166765
Vehicle	2001 FORD F-350 SD
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 26, 2006
Date Filed	August 28, 2006
Mileage	81,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A SNAP WAS HEARD WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL MEANS OF STEERING. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURVE AND LANDED IN BUSHES BEFORE THE BRAKES COULD BE APPLIED. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING DRY AND FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STEERING BOX SHAFT THAT THE PITMAN ARM WAS ATTACHED TO HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

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