Issue ID | 795552 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10335859 |
Manufacurer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
Brand | SUZUKI |
Model | ESTEEM |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 10/06/10 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2000 suzuki esteem. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact observed a loud grinding noise. While moving off the roadway and onto the shoulder, the grinding noise became more severe. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the front k frame was severely rotted and the left lower control arm had ripped through the main frame. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure and current mileages were 96,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | POLLAND, CT |
VIN pattern | JS2GB41W7Y5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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