NHTSA Complaint #740656 — 1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	740656
Vehicle	1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	October 1, 1999
Date Filed	February 14, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

CAR STOPS WITHOUT WARNING DURING TRAFFIC , LOCKING UP STEERING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. TWO OCCASIONS REQUIRED TOWING AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. ALSO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. *AK

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