| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 998124599 | Incident Date: Apr, 18 1998 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: NV |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Model Name: CELICA | Model Year: 1985 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Steering:linkages |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 2 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 21 1998 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving straight on dry pavement on the freeway, the steering linkage broke, and suddenly the vehicle had no steering capability. the car hit another vehicle and swerved and hit a concrete wall. when brakes were applied at a panic stop, the vehicle was stopped. minor injuries were sustained by two passengers, a child and the driver. the vehicle was totalled. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak |
