NHTSA Complaint #980777 — 1996 MERCURY SABLE
STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 980777 |
| Vehicle | 1996 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF AND MAKES IT DIFFACULT TO STEER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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