NHTSA Complaint #762921 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	762921
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Date of Incident	June 1, 2002
Date Filed	June 14, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE STEERING COLUMN KNUCKLE THAT HOLDS THE TWO-PIECE COLUMN TOGETHER (UNDER THE DASH) WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED OR MANUFACTURED. ONE OF TWO ASSEMBLY PINS WAS MISSING CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FREE-SPIN, RESULTING IN COMPLETE STEERING LOSS.*AK

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