How serious did it get for owners?

Among the 4,071 owner complaints naming this part, being towed is the outcome owners report most often.

Outcomes owners reported in complaints about this part

What it shows: Towed is the largest at 285, followed by Fire reported at 75; the smallest shown is Death reported at 1.

Source: NHTSA owner complaint files · file downloaded 2026-10-05

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