# 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `292063` · 2001-05-11 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PONTIAC
- **Model:** SUNFIRE
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.  VEHICLE WENT OFF OF  FREEWAY AND IMPACTED A CEMENT BARRIER.   INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND DEALERSHIP EXAMINED  VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE ROD  SHEARED OFF WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *THE MECHANIC AT  DEALERSHIP REFERRED TO 4 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WHICH RESULTED IN DEATHS BECAUSE OF THIS.*AK *JB
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