# 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `876535` · 2011-08-29 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** RABBIT
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 107,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT.  WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SEND PICTURES OF THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 107,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*