NHTSA Complaint #742483 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	742483
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Date of Incident	October 15, 2000
Date Filed	March 23, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

CAR HAS 2 PIN HOLE LEAKS (SO FAR) IN HOSE OF POWER STEERING PUMP THAT IS CAUSING FLUID ON THE RACK AND PINION.

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