NHTSA Complaint #10485191 — 2006 SCION TC

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10485191
Vehicle	2006 SCION TC
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 18, 2012
Date Filed	November 19, 2012
Mileage	68,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

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