NHTSA Complaint #10335080 — 1998 BUICK REGAL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10335080
Vehicle	1998 BUICK REGAL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 7, 2010
Date Filed	June 7, 2010
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

1998 BUICK REGAL LS V6 CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES AND PARKED IN A OUTSIDE PUBLIC PARKING LOT. ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. NOW WE FIND OUT IT WAS A PUBLISHED DEFECT. FRICKIN GM GETS BAILED OUT BUT WHAT ABOUT US? *TR

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