NHTSA Complaint #11321890 — 2001 MERCURY SABLE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11321890
Vehicle	2001 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 8, 2020
Date Filed	April 22, 2020
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I GOT IN MY CAR STARTED TO DRIVE AND HEARD SOMETHING SNAP THEN SMOKE CAME FROM THE HOOD AND THE CAR PULLED HARD RIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND PARKED THE CAR. THE COIL SPRING BROKE AND DUG INTO MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE AND IT PULLED THE AXLE OUT OF THE CV JOINT.I WAS IN ALLENTOWN,PA. ON A MAIN ROAD IN THE CITY. FEB.8,2020.

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