NHTSA Complaint #10626858 — 2002 SATURN LS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10626858
Vehicle	2002 SATURN LS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2013
Date Filed	August 20, 2014
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN L300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY LOW AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND IGNITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN

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