NHTSA Complaint #10281983 — 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10281983
Vehicle	2010 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 26, 2009
Date Filed	August 27, 2009
Mileage	400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

2010 TOYOTA PRIUS STEERING WHEEL HAS A PLACE WHERE RINGS CAN SNAG CAUSING AN OVER OR UNDER TURN SITUATION. TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT REPLACING THE PART THAT CAUSES THIS LOCK UP WOULD NOT HELP THE PROBLEM. ONE TIME OCCURRENCE FOR ME BUT WAS VERY SCARY AT THE TIME. *TR

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