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While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph the pulley wheel from the motor came off. This caused the power steering to go out. Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and was informed that the pulley wheel and drive train pulley belt had to be replaced.
The tensioner pulley froze up and disintegrated, causing the serpentine belt to fray badly. It rubbed up against and scraped a hole in the power steering pump.
Vehicle has a history of steering problems from ps pump to rack and pinion cost of repairs are outrageous. Most recent failure locked steering completely with my wife and 6mo baby driving at 75mph on interstate. Has had numerous other problems with oil seals, electrical, idlers going out. Serpentine belt broke dur to idler seized and shut down power steering while at 75mph in a seperate incident
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Richardson, TX, USA