NHTSA Complaint #10884833 — 2009 VOLVO 780

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10884833
Vehicle 2009 VOLVO 780
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 39,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL UNLESS EXTRA FORCE IS USED. MUST MAKE 2 OR 3 ATEMPS TO TURN WHEELS INORDER TO PARK CAR VERTICALLY OR MAKE A U-TURN. VERY DANGEROUS . IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHERE ON WHERE I AM, FROM AN ALMOST STANDING OR VERY SLOW DRIVING IT IS A MAJOR DANGER. TCITY STREET, DRIVEWAY, HIGHWAY THE SAME THING HAPPENS EVEN PULLING INTO AND OUR OF DIAGNOL PARKING SPACES. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO WHAT YOU ARE ASKING.......THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SENT TO ME BUT NOT THE DEALERS. BEFORE THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER WOULD HELP I HAD TO BRING THE NOTICE I RECEIVED THEY MADE ADJUSTMENTS RELUCTANTLY-THIS WAS AT VOVOL OF C LEARWATER. - DID NOT THINK IT W REAL PROBLEM ON 9/4/12. HELP THE SAFETY FACTOR IS VERY REAL

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