NHTSA Complaint #503984 — 1989 MERCURY SABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 503984 |
| Vehicle | 1989 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
STARTED VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SMOKE AND TURNED MY HEAD FORWARD TO SEE SMOKE BILLOWING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, PUSH CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY.
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