NHTSA Complaint #882557 — 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	882557
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	March 6, 2001
Date Filed	March 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE RIGHT SIDE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING RACK BOOTS WERE TORN AND REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES THE METAL IS DEFECTIVE. *SLC

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