NHTSA Complaint #541616 — 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	541616
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date Filed	September 22, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

DRIVER RENTED CAR FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL. DRIVER WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AROUND A CURVE WHEN THE DRIVER DECIDED TO ADJUST THE TILT STEERING. WHEN THE DRIVER TILTED THE WHEEL UP, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER TILTED THE WHEEL BACK DOWN AND THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON.

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