# 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `501315` · 2004-10-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** TOWN AND COUNTRY
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 53,000
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE POWER STEERING WHICH WAS BEING RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IN THE PROCESS, NOT ONLY DID THE CONSUMER LOOSE STEERING CONTROL BUT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*