NHTSA Complaint #531095 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	531095
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 12, 1996
Date Filed	March 23, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

EXHAUST MISALIGNED, CAUSING SYSTEM TO HANG LOW.

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