NHTSA Complaint #10168600 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10168600
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 19, 2006
Date Filed	September 19, 2006
Mileage	96,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE LAST 8 CHARACTERS OF THE VIN, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 02V286000 REGARDING STEERING:RACK AND PINION. THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT, BUT THE POWER ASSIST FAILED FOR RIGHT TURNS. THE FAILURE WAS MORE PRONOUNCED AT 3 MPH, WHEN BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING SPACE, ALTHOUGH IT WAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FOR ALL RIGHT TURNS. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.

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