NHTSA Complaint #10716573 — 2005 BUICK LACROSSE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10716573
Vehicle	2005 BUICK LACROSSE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 24, 2014
Date Filed	May 14, 2015
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. ON AUGUST 24, 2014, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK, KNEE, AND NECK PAIN THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A WRECKAGE YARD BY A PRIVATE TOW COMPANY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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