Issue ID | 916622 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10455628 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NITRO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 16/04/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. The contact was driving 50 mph when all of the instrument panel lights started to flicker abnormally. The steering wheel then seized to the point where it was impossible for the contact to steer the vehicle. The brakes also engaged independently and threw the contact forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 73,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ASHLYN, PA |
VIN pattern | 1D8GU58618WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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