NHTSA Complaint #11150325 — 2009 DODGE CALIBER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11150325
Vehicle	2009 DODGE CALIBER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 8, 2018
Date Filed	November 9, 2018
Mileage	127,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

SUBFRAME ROTTED AWAY. CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE A-ARM TO RIP OUT. THE WHEEL WAS AT AN APPROXIMATE 90 DEGREE ANGLE FROM NORMAL POSITION. CAUSED THE DRIVESHAFT TO PULL OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY STOP.

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