NHTSA Complaint #10462684 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10462684
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 21, 2012
Date Filed	June 22, 2012
Mileage	53,924 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,924.

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