Issue ID | 197635 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716635 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | CONCORDE |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 15/09/99 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The gas struts weakened in cold weather, allowing the hood to fall on my head causing personal, but fortunately not sever, injury. No prior indication of weakening. The power steering system failed during a low-speed parking lot maneuver, causing my wife to lose control. Fortunately she stopped. Required rack replacement and power steering pump failure. Car essentially unsteerable. If it had happened at speed, a serious accident would surely have occurred. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUDSON, OH |
VIN pattern | 2C3EL56T4RHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/93 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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