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SCOOTER UNKNOWN — STEERING

crash1 injured · 748124 · 2009-12-14

Vehicle

Make
SCOOTER
Model
UNKNOWN
Year
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN SCOOTER MANUFACTURER
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
7,500
Speed
25 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA VINO 125 MOTOR SCOOTER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT TO THE LEFT. THIS CONDITION CAUSED HIM TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. THE MOTOR SCOOTER FELL ON TOP OF HIM AND SHATTERED HIS LEFT KNEE. CONSEQUENTLY HE HAS TO USE A WHEEL CHAIR. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10295600
Machine
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