NHTSA Complaint #10579162 — 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10579162
Vehicle	2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 15, 2014
Date Filed	April 11, 2014
Mileage	151,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SEIZED IN THE "ON" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000.

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