NHTSA Complaint #740641 — 1997 GMC JIMMY

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	740641
Vehicle	1997 GMC JIMMY
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 8, 2001
Date Filed	February 13, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES WHEN ON A ICY SURFACE, POWER STEERING LOCKS UP UNTIL YOU COME TO A FULL STOP. ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30 MPH INTO SLATE MOUNTAIN. WHEN CHANGING A TIRE, JACK SLIPPED OUT OF THE LOCKED POSITION AND DROPPED THE VEHICLE.

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