NHTSA Complaint #813474 — 1996 MERCURY SABLE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	813474
Vehicle	1996 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	June 22, 1997
Date Filed	June 24, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT OR ABOUT 70 MPH THE BOLTS ON THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN IN, OWNER HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE AFTER BOLTS CAME LOSE, THIS INCIDENT CAUSED OTHER ACCIDENTS ON THE EXPRESSWAY, MANFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *JB

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