Why Does the Steering Wheel Become Misaligned After Driving Over a Pothole?

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Vehicle over pothole steering wheel misalignment causes are as follows: The steering wheel becomes misaligned after driving over a pothole because when the vehicle passes over the pothole at relatively high speed, it experiences severe jolts and impacts, leading to deformation and damage of chassis components. This commonly occurs in the following 3 areas: 1. Deformation of upper/lower control arms; 2. Deformation or misalignment of steering linkage rods; 3. Deformation of steering knuckles in the chassis. When discovering steering wheel misalignment, promptly contact a repair facility to inspect vehicle parameters and identify damaged components for repair. Continued driving will not only compromise driving safety but also accelerate damage to chassis components.