NHTSA Complaint #10262354 — 1997 CADILLAC CATERA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10262354
Vehicle	1997 CADILLAC CATERA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 8, 2009
Date Filed	March 18, 2009
Mileage	128,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TENSIONER PULLEY LOCKED UP. THE TENSIONER STOPPED TURNING. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE DRIVE BELT SHREDDED LIKE SPAGHETTI AND THEN MELTED. I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY APPLYING BRAKES AND THEN HAVING THE CAR TOWED. TOTAL REPAIR COST: $729. *TR

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