NHTSA Complaint #826708 — 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 826708 |
| Vehicle | 1990 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MN |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE REAR CRADLE BOLTS THAT FELL OFF DUE TO CORROSION WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER STATES THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
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