NHTSA Complaint #732607 — 1996 DODGE INTREPID

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	732607
Vehicle	1996 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 25, 2000
Date Filed	October 4, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED RACK AND PINION BUSHINGS THAT MOUNT THE ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS, 90 DEGREES OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING CAUSING .CRASHED INTO THE A HILL SIDE AT 15 MILES PERHOUR.VEHICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES.MOST IMPORTANT, POSSIBLE LIFE THREATING DEFECT.VEHICLE HAD THIS SINCE I BOUGHT IT,NOT AS BAD BUT GRADUALLY DETERIORATED WITH TIME.$1500 TO REPAIR, THE BUSHINGS CANNOT BE REPLACED SINCE THEY ARE PRESSING INTO THE ASSEMBLY. PLEASE ADVISE!!!*AK

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