NHTSA Complaint #848440 — 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	848440
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 2, 1997
Date Filed	September 22, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN, THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHELL, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE'S, THERE IS VIBRATION WITHIN THE BRAKES. ALSO, PANELS IN THE REAR ON BOTH SIDES KEEP COMING OFF. *AK

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