NHTSA Complaint #871278 — 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	871278
Vehicle	1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Date of Incident	September 9, 2000
Date Filed	September 22, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END TO DROP ON TOP OF TIRE, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS NORMAL FOR TORSION BAR TO BREAK. *AK DRIVER HAD TWO PREVIOUS FAILURE OF IDLER ARMS. ALSO HAD WHEEL ROTOR FAILURE. *YH

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