NHTSA Complaint #10586728 — 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10586728
Vehicle	2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 1, 2014
Date Filed	May 6, 2014
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BECOME INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND LACERATIONS TO THE HANDS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

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