NHTSA Complaint #8018921 — 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8018921
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 16, 2002
Date Filed	September 18, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, AND CONSUMER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS

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