NHTSA Complaint #10151274 — 1998 VOLVO V70
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10151274 |
| Vehicle | 1998 VOLVO V70 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 135,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
THE TIMING BELT HOLDER BROKE ON MY 1998 VOLVO WHILE ON DRIVING ON US ROUTE 40 IN CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA. THIS CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *JB
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