NHTSA Complaint #864601 — 1997 CHEVROLET S10

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 864601
Vehicle 1997 CHEVROLET S10
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MI

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND BALL JOINTS BROKE OFF, CAUSING WHEELS TO COLLAPSE. CONSUMER VEERED OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE SHOULDER. ANOTHER INCIDENT HAPPENED IN MID MAY WHEN THE BALLJOINTS BROKE ON THE OPPOSITE WHEELS. *AK *ML

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