NHTSA Complaint #10609356 — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury 1 Death Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10609356 |
| Vehicle | 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10/22/14*CN UPDATED 05/19/2015 *JS
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