NHTSA Complaint #10268423 — 2006 WESTERN ALPINE COACH STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10268423
Vehicle	2006 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 11, 2009
Date Filed	May 11, 2009
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX SUPPORT WITH INADEQUATE WELDS THAT PRODUCED EXCESSIVE MOTION OF THE BRACKET. BRACKET MADE OF MATERIAL NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PROHIBIT MOTION. EXCESSIVE MOTION OF SUPPORT WILL LEAD TO CRACKING OF BRACKET RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR

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