# 1997 DODGE AVENGER — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
> NHTSA complaint `154953` · 1999-06-15 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** AVENGER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I FEEL IT WAS DUE TO MY STEERING LOCKING  COLUMN FAILURE THAT I GOT CAUGHT IN A SNOW DRIFT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.  *AK
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