NHTSA Complaint #885728 — 1996 CHEVROLET S10

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	885728
Vehicle	1996 CHEVROLET S10
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	April 9, 2001
Date Filed	April 11, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH HEARD A BANG FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED STEERING WHEEL TO JERK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP AT SIDE OF ROAD. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

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