NHTSA Complaint #766811 — 1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	766811
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET VENTURE
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 4, 2002
Date Filed	September 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS NOW HAPPENS CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT WHERE WE DON'T EVEN WANT TO DRIVE THIS MINIVAN. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT, THE STEERING LOCKED UP A TOTAL OF 15 TIMES. IT IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD TO MY WIFE AND CHILDREN.*AK

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