NHTSA Complaint #780419 — 1996 DODGE NEON

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	780419
Vehicle	1996 DODGE NEON
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 13, 1998
Date Filed	September 17, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

DRIVER WAS DISTRACTED BY FAILED SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AS IT WAS SWINGLING WILDLY. DISTRACTION CAUSED ACCIDENT.

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