NHTSA Complaint #10191033 — 1994 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10191033 |
| Vehicle | 1994 GMC SAFARI (GMC) |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 220,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SAFARI. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE THERE WAS A NEW DESIGN FOR THE TORSION BAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 220,000.