NHTSA Complaint #826318 — 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	826318
Vehicle	1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Date of Incident	July 30, 1998
Date Filed	August 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THEY WERE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OVER THE RAILROAD TRACKS , THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSIP. PHONE #814-752-2794

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