NHTSA Complaint #710801 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	710801
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 18, 1999
Date Filed	September 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL SIDE BROKE OFF WITH PLASTIC FROM BATTERY ATTACHED, LEAKING BATTERY ACID ONTO THE VEHICLE, AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE, DAMAGE CAUSED TO VEHICLE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL AREA. *AK

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