NHTSA Complaint #541051 — 1987 BUICK LESABRE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	541051
Vehicle	1987 BUICK LESABRE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 17, 1998
Date Filed	October 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE ROLL OVER.

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