NHTSA Complaint #8020385 — 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8020385
Vehicle	2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	October 1, 2002
Date Filed	October 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVED ROAD AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF. CONSUMER HIT A WALL AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

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