NHTSA Complaint #10241416 — 2006 LEXUS RX HYBRID

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10241416
Vehicle	2006 LEXUS RX HYBRID
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 8, 2006
Date Filed	September 9, 2008
Mileage	33,226 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING MECHANISM EXPERIENCED A FAILURE THAT LEAD TO AN NEAR INABILITY TO STEER. THE STEERING WAS SO STIFF WITH OCCASIONAL UNCOMMANDED INPUTS THAT IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE DURING HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVING.....VERY UNSAFE! *TR

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