NHTSA Complaint #10608725 — 1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10608725 |
| Vehicle | 1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 39,153 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KS |
Consumer Description
AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN. CAR CONTINUED, RAN OVER A MAIL BOX AND CAME TO REST IN A FLOWER BED. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AND PICKED CAR UP, TOW TRUCK DRIVER NOTICED THAT ENGINE CRADLE HAD FALLEN DOWN AND DISABLED THE STEERING. MECHANIC AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER LATER AGREED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAD SHEARED OFF. *JS
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