NHTSA Complaint #11162250 — 2012 GMC TERRAIN

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11162250
Vehicle	2012 GMC TERRAIN
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 16, 2018
Date Filed	December 18, 2018
Mileage	47,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC TERRAIN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL COVER SUDDENLY LOOSENED AND SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PHILLIPS BUICK (HWY 441-27, FRUITLAND PARK, FL) WHO INDICATED THAT THE METAL RING USED TO SECURE THE COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,600.

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