NHTSA Complaint #743112 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	743112
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 20, 2001
Date Filed	April 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

SERIOUS PROBLEM - COULD CAUSE FIRE. OIL DRIPPING ON EXHAUST. BURNING SMELL (LIKE RUBBER OR OIL) OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING CAR, ESPECIALLY (BUT NOT ONLY) WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CONTINUED TO SMELL STRONGLY SOMETIMES AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF. TOOK TO DEAL

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