How serious did it get for owners?

4% of the 2,247 complaints report a tow, the most common serious outcome; the other outcomes counted below are rarer, and an owner can file without mentioning one.

Outcomes owners reported in complaints about this part. Towed: 90; Crash reported: 34; Injury reported: 10.

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

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