NHTSA Complaint #10395132 — 2005 VOLVO 780
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10395132 |
| Vehicle | 2005 VOLVO 780 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 500,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO 780. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WENT WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND BEGAN TO SPIN INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT WAS REPORTED INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE DRIVE LINK FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 500,000.