NHTSA Complaint #10257677 — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10257677
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	January 12, 2009
Date Filed	February 6, 2009
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE FORWARD. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V286000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THERE WILL BE NO COMPENSATION PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 03-06-09 *BF UPDATED 03/09/09*JB

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