NHTSA Complaint #508209 — 1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	508209
Vehicle	1988 OLDSMOBILE CALAIS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	April 19, 1996
Date Filed	September 23, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

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