NHTSA Complaint #10893058 — 2008 BUICK LUCERNE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10893058
Vehicle	2008 BUICK LUCERNE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 1, 2016
Date Filed	August 4, 2016
Mileage	125,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

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