NHTSA Complaint #10058598 — 1996 BUICK REGAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10058598
Vehicle	1996 BUICK REGAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	October 24, 2000
Date Filed	February 20, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

BURNING SMELL, AND SMOKE COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WHEN EVER THE HEAT IS BEING USED. OR I HAVE TRAVELED OVER 50 MILES. A RATTLING SOUND COMES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL OR STEERING COLUMN WHEN EVER I MAKE A TURN. THE SUN ROOF JUST HUMS WHEN EVER THE SWITCH IS PUSHED TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT, IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. (CANNOT OPEN SUN ROOF). *AK

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