NHTSA Complaint #10016131 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10016131
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 17, 2003
Date Filed	April 17, 2003
Mileage	114,124 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING A STRONG ODOR OF CHEMICAL FUMES COULD BE SMELLED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *NLM

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