NHTSA Complaint #10222523 — 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10222523 |
| Vehicle | 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 132,641 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND A MECHANIC FOUND A BOLT THAT FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO DETACH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 132,641.