NHTSA Complaint #10268537 — 2008 WESTERN ALPENLITE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10268537 |
| Vehicle | 2008 WESTERN ALPENLITE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,980 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
HYDRAULIC STEERING GEARBOX IS MOUNTED TO A STEEL BRACKET THAT BENDS UP AND DOWN EXCESSIVELY WHEN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING, AND I FEAR THAT THE CONSTANT FLEXING WILL ULTIMATELY BRAKE THE BRACKET AND RENDER VEHICLE STEERING NON-OPERATIONAL WHILE DRIVING - LEADING TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR