This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving 50 mph and turning right steering wheel locked up, resulting in vehicle hitting a wall. Also, there was no deployment of airbags in vehicle. Cause unknown.
Consumer has had three incidents concerning vehicle steering wheel. On the last incident consumer was driving on a two lane canyon road, approx 45 mph, before coming to an approaching turn, consumer applied brake to slow down to 35 mph; steering wheel became stuck and hard to turn; consumer barely made the turn, causing danger to consumer. Dealer notified. As always informed the consumer that nothing can be founded.
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled, causing driver to loose control of vehicle because steering wheel locked up. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The map sensor was replaced by dealer on 10/27/97. On 10/28/97 while making a left turn the vehicle stalled again, almost causing a crash. Dealer also replaced camshaft/crankshaft position sensors.
Consumer received recall notice on 08-Nov-97, called on the tenth of Nov, dealer said it will take more than ten days for parts. Cunsumer claims this is unacceptable.
- Sheboyzan, WI, USA
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- Tampa, FL, USA