NHTSA Complaint #11555888 — 2005 HONDA ELEMENT SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11555888
Vehicle	2005 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	November 14, 2021
Date Filed	November 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

I was driving and all of a sudden vehicle became hard to control. I got it stopped and noticed drivers side rear tire was sideways. upon inspection I noticed trail arm was broke loose at frame. apparently it had rusted through at the frame.

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