NHTSA Complaint #744859 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	744859
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	April 26, 2001
Date Filed	May 7, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

IN JULY OF 2000, I WAS AT RESTAURANT'S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. WHEN I TURNED TO EXIT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS STILL DRIVEABLE, BUT THERE WAS NO STEERING. I STRUGGLED TO STEER IT TO A PARKING SPOT, WHICH I COULD NOT DO. LUCKILY, A CONSTRUCTION WORKER SAW ME AND OFFERED TO HELP. HE GOT IN THE CAR, AND WITH GREAT EFFORT, MANAGED TO STEER THE CAR TO A PARKING SPOT. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND WE SAW THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD COME OFF. I HAD IT TOWED TO PONTIAC IN BURLINGTON, KY, WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. *AK

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