Issue ID | 505311 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10094224 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 23/09/04 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving, the steering wheel failed. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a steel pole. Both frontal air bags did deploy. The passenger was injured and went to the hospital the next day. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rack pinion needed replacement. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. Please fill in additional information. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOREHEAD, KY |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1246B7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
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