NHTSA Complaint #715284 — 1996 DODGE INTREPID

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	715284
Vehicle	1996 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Date Filed	November 26, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

STEERING RACK SWAYS FROM SIDE TO SIDE PRODUCING A CLICKING SOUND. THE BODY MEMBER (A PLATE) UNDERNEATH THE RACK ALSO SWAYS. THE DEALER (WOODBRIDGE DODGE,NJ) SAYS, THAT THE RACK BUSHINGS HAVE WORN OUT. WHICH IS VERY ABNORMAL. BUT THEY WON'T REPLACE THE BUSHINGS-ONLY. THE COST OF RACK REPLACEMENT IS MORE THAT $1500.

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