NHTSA Complaint #753453 — 1996 DODGE INTREPID

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	753453
Vehicle	1996 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	July 15, 2000
Date Filed	October 25, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY SWAYS FROM SIDE TO SIDE MAKING THE VEHICLE GO OUT OF CONTROL. CAUSE IS POORLY DESIGNED STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSES STRESS ON STEERING RACK BUSHINGS MAKING THEM FAIL PREMATURELY. BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM RE-OCCURED A YEAR AFTER FIRST REPLACEMENT. INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM.*AK

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