NHTSA Complaint #827459 — 1987 BUICK LESABRE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	827459
Vehicle	1987 BUICK LESABRE
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 17, 1998
Date Filed	February 17, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 40MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN VEHICLE FREED UP CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CROSSING THE CENTER LINE, BRINGING VEHICLE BACK BEFORE RUNNING INTO A DITCH AND FLIPPING OVER ON TOP. *AK

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