TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE SIDESWIPED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CRASH WAS MINOR AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.