NHTSA Complaint #757607 — 1996 DODGE INTREPID

STEERING:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	757607
Vehicle	1996 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	January 26, 2001
Date Filed	February 4, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, RIGHT SIDE INNER TIE ROD CONNECTING BOLT BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING TO RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TOTAL LOSS OF CONTOL OF VEHICLE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED FAILURE OF BOTH INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS.VEH TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. DAIMER CHRYSLER CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO COMPENSATE FOR REPAIRS. COST OF REPAIR $ 1600.00 WHICH INCLUDES COST OF A REMANUFACTURED STEERING UNIT BECAUSE THE TIE ROD BOLT SHEARRED OFF INSIDE THE UNIT.

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