NHTSA Complaint #897571 — 1996 DODGE STRATUS

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	897571
Vehicle	1996 DODGE STRATUS
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	October 1, 2001
Date Filed	October 10, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLING VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT A TIRE SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE IN HALF. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK

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