NHTSA Complaint #10821957 — 2012 FORD FUSION

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10821957
Vehicle	2012 FORD FUSION
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2016
Date Filed	January 25, 2016
Mileage	56,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

I WAS IN MOTION ON 83-S DRIVING 55MPH. ALL AT ONCE, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER MY CAR LIKE I AM ABLE TO NORMALLY. AS A RESULT, I CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT BARRIER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. DUE TO THIS CRASH MY CAR HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.

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