NHTSA Complaint #864604 — 1997 GMC JIMMY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 864604 |
| Vehicle | 1997 GMC JIMMY |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER WAS GOING TO THE SUPERMAKET AND SHE HEARD A LOUD POP. GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND LOOKED DOWN AT WHEELS, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS CAVED IN AT ABOUT 45 DEGREE ANGLE. SHE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT SHE NEEDED BALL JOINTS.*AK
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