NHTSA Complaint #566621 — 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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3 Injuries 2 Deaths

Complaint Details

ODI Number	566621
Vehicle	2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	WHEELS
Date Filed	July 31, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

LAWYER JEFF MEYERSON ON BEHALF OF OWNER: THE DEALER OR FACTORY INSTALLED CUSTOM WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY DETATA, WHICH BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE CAR STRUCK A GUARD RAIL AND FLIPPED CAUSING 2 FATALITIES AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. *JG

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