# 1987 AUDI 5000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
> NHTSA complaint `32915` · 1996-02-16 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** 5000
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
## Narrative
WHEN MAKING A TURN THE CAR WENT ONE WAY WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED ANOTHER.  THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE AND THE CAR HIT A BARRIER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.  TT
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