NHTSA Complaint #710191 — 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	710191
Vehicle	1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	August 12, 1999
Date Filed	August 19, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

THIS IS A SECOND REPORT OF THE POWER STEERIG FAILURE. THE FIRST WAS LOSS OF POWER ASSIST ONLY. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS TOTAL LOCK UP OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE RACK AND PINNION ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED, IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INSPECTION UNTIL 8/25/99. THE FAILURE OCCURED AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHICH REQUIRED A COMPLETE TURN T

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