NHTSA Complaint #10256472 — 2008 ACURA MDX

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10256472
Vehicle	2008 ACURA MDX
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 24, 2009
Date Filed	January 27, 2009
Mileage	14,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS STICKING OUT AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER STEERING LINKAGE FAILED. THE DEALER SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE RESULTED FROM A CRASH WITHOUT EVEN PROPERLY INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS. AS OF JANUARY 27, 2009, THERE ARE NO KNOWN CRASHES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000.

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