NHTSA Complaint #8010396 — 1996 GMC JIMMY

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8010396
Vehicle	1996 GMC JIMMY
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 6, 2002
Date Filed	May 23, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING BROKE, CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE TIRE AND RIM. *JB THE BEARINGS FOR BOTH SIDES REQUIRE FIXING. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND CUT THE RIM RUINING THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS, THE WHEEL AND THE TIRE. *YH

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