NHTSA Complaint #836358 — 1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	836358
Vehicle	1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 29, 1999
Date Filed	March 31, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MPH AND WHEN IT IS RAINING, CONSUMER COULD DRIVE OVER A POTHOLE AND LOSE CONTROL DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE. *AK

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