| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002086869 | Incident Date: Jan, 06 2002 |
| Consumer's City: CORCORAN | Consumer's State: MN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: CONCORDE | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:rack and pinion |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1C3HD56T7TF | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 16 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Steering rack and pinion began making loud pop and/or creaking noise when turning steering wheel right or left when vehicle is cold (<30 degrees f). later the same week, after starting cold car in parking lot, pulled out of parking space and lost power assist in steering - with power steering drive belt screaching. narrowly missed collision with parked car. after engine is warmed up 2 or more minutes, steering seems to function normally. dealer evaluation says replace rack and pinion steering gear at cost of $1868. tsb has been issued for this defect. dealer indicates that earlier model years (93-95) had bushing replacement kit for about $15, but '96 model requires replacement of steering gear at $1500 parts cost. two months ago had loose tie rod replaced - which might be related. i will not drive car with this condition - fearing steering failure. but cannot spend $1800 to fix - no aftermarket steering gear is available.*ak |
