NHTSA Complaint #10654437 — 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10654437
Vehicle	2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 16, 2014
Date Filed	November 12, 2014
Mileage	147 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147.

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