NHTSA Complaint #10153075 — 2000 SUZUKI VITARA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10153075
Vehicle	2000 SUZUKI VITARA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 30, 2005
Date Filed	March 18, 2006
Mileage	94,545 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

MOTOR BLEW AT 94000 MILES RINGS WORE OUT AND POURED OIL. *JB

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