NHTSA Complaint #757449 — 1999 LEXUS RX300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	757449
Vehicle	1999 LEXUS RX300
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	January 28, 2002
Date Filed	January 30, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

ENGINE SLUDGE, RESULTING IN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *AK

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