NHTSA Complaint #10362221 — 2005 PONTIAC GTO

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10362221
Vehicle 2005 PONTIAC GTO
Component SUSPENSION
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 80,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State FL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GTO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SWERVED TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUFFERED PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE STEERING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 01/12/11*LJ UPDATED 01/14/11 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED 01/27/11 PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED INTERNALLY, AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 04/15/11

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