Issue ID | 1129325 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10653379 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | G6 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 15/07/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 50 mph, the power steering failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact indicated that the steering wheel was vibrating and was extremely difficult to turn. The contact attempted to get the vehicle off the road due to the intermittent failure when the crash occurred. The contact was able to turn the vehicle off and restart the vehicle which reset the computer. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and back which did not required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven back to the contacts residence and was not repaired. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TEMPE, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1G2ZF57B684XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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