NHTSA Complaint #10042805 — 1990 OLDSMOBILE 98 STEERING:COLUMN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042805
Vehicle	1990 OLDSMOBILE 98
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	October 4, 2003
Date Filed	October 14, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WAS DRIVING 55MPH STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. MANAGED TO PULL OFF ROAD, AND PUT OUT FLAMES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO LOCATE CAUSE OF FIRE. MECHANIC WAS STILL WORKING ON VEHICLE.*AK

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