NHTSA Complaint #10426462 — 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10426462
Vehicle	2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 14, 2011
Date Filed	September 20, 2011
Mileage	189,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FRACTURED AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CRACKED WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO BE SPILLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 189,000. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO THE SALES MAN HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CAR HAD ISSUES. UPDATED 11/09/2011 *LN *TR

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