NHTSA Complaint #10466352 — 2006 SATURN ION STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10466352
Vehicle	2006 SATURN ION
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 17, 2012
Date Filed	July 18, 2012
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD ALSO FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 7/31/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING AT A HIGH SPEED OF 65 MPH. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF THE ROAD, BUT HE MANAGED TO DO SO. IT OCCURRED AGAIN AT SLOWER SPEEDS, TOO. THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ ONLINE THAT STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AND TURNING IT OFF WOULD RE-ACTIVATE THE POWER STEERING FOR AWHILE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. UPDATED 08/01/12

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