NHTSA Complaint #10621759 — 2002 HONDA CIVIC STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10621759
Vehicle	2002 HONDA CIVIC
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 9, 2014
Date Filed	August 12, 2014
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

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