NHTSA Complaint #10018160 — 1997 OLDSMOBILE 88 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10018160
Vehicle	1997 OLDSMOBILE 88
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 5, 2003
Date Filed	May 5, 2003
Mileage	62,058 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE BACK FIRED AND BLEW THE "PLASTIC" INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR *SCC

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