NHTSA Complaint #536843 — 1989 FORD TAURUS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	536843
Vehicle	1989 FORD TAURUS
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 10, 1998
Date Filed	June 12, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED DUE TO LEAKING POWER STEERING WHICH POURED ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

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