NHTSA Complaint #10083357 — 1996 BUICK REGAL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10083357
Vehicle	1996 BUICK REGAL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2002
Date Filed	July 21, 2004
Mileage	99,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT COOLANT WAS IN THE ENGINE OIL AND BLEW OUT A HEAD GASKET. THE ENGINE WAS NOT COVER UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

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