NHTSA Complaint #10840222 — 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10840222
Vehicle	2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 1, 2016
Date Filed	March 7, 2016
Mileage	146,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF OIL LEAKING ON THE REAR MANIFOLD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE OIL), BUT THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT FULLY ELIMINATE THE SAFETY RISK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.

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