NHTSA Complaint #8022883 — 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022883
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	February 29, 2000
Date Filed	November 18, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40MPH, "SOFTLY" TURNED STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD. CONSUMER LOSS COMPLETE CONTROL OF VEHICLE'S STEERING, TRAVELLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. CONSUMER FEELS ISSUE MAY BE RELATED TO CURRENT RECALL 02V286000 TS

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