NHTSA Complaint #10244158 — 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10244158
Vehicle	1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 4, 2008
Date Filed	October 1, 2008
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR CAP FAILS EACH TIME IT IS TURNED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVEN TIMES AND HE HAS REPLACED IT EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. HE FEELS THAT SOMEONE COULD BE INJURED IF THE CAP BLOWS OFF THE RADIATOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 170,000. UPDATED 11/03/08. *JB

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