NHTSA Complaint #963636 — 1989 MERCURY SABLE

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	963636
Vehicle	1989 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 3, 1995
Date Filed	April 12, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT THEN SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTS, POWER STEERING FLUID CAUGHT FIRE ON MANIFOLD. TT

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