NHTSA Complaint #10197168 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10197168
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	July 16, 2007
Date Filed	July 22, 2007
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	00

Consumer Description

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE CAUSING BLOWOUT. *JB

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