NHTSA Complaint #706774 — 1989 GMC SAFARI

STEERING:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	706774
Vehicle	1989 GMC SAFARI
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	May 8, 1999
Date Filed	May 22, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WITHOUT WARNING THE TIE ROD RIPPED ITSELF OUT OF THE FRAME. IF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED, THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. ONE BODY SHOP OWNER SAID THAT HE HAS NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS.

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