NHTSA Complaint #747633 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 747633 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE A LEMON IN SHOP FOR 9 MONTHS, TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN TIRES, STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE CASTING AT WHEEL. *AK
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