NHTSA Complaint #10243775 — 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10243775
Vehicle	2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 27, 2008
Date Filed	September 27, 2008
Mileage	103,540 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING, THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *TR

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