How serious did it get for owners?

Among the 1,220 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 61, followed by Fire reported at 7; the smallest shown is Injury reported at 3.

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

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