NHTSA Complaint #884830 — 1997 DODGE RAM STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	884830
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 25, 2001
Date Filed	April 2, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH STEERING LOCKED, VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO TREE. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE MECHANIC STATED STEERING KNUCKLE HAD BROKEN AND COULD HAVE CAUSED STEERING TO LOCK, AND IN TURN ACCIDENT.

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