NHTSA Complaint #10549845 — 2008 CADILLAC DTS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10549845
Vehicle	2008 CADILLAC DTS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 25, 2013
Date Filed	October 28, 2013
Mileage	111,730 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL BUT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,730. UPDATED 12/04/13*LJ ..UPDATED 12-05-13 *BF

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