NHTSA Complaint #10191909 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10191909
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	May 28, 2007
Date Filed	May 29, 2007
Mileage	104,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

LEFT SIDE, REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN. ONE MONTH LATER, RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS CAUSING COIL SPRING TO RUB ON INSIDE OF TIRE RESULTING IN TIRE DAMAGE. *TR

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