NHTSA Complaint #11592866 — 2008 BUICK LUCERNE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11592866
Vehicle	2008 BUICK LUCERNE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 6, 2024
Date Filed	June 6, 2024
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that immediately after his wife had started the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power and was unable to be restarted. After a visual inspection of the battery compartment, the contact observed that the fuse relay showed signs of an electrical fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

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