NHTSA Complaint #780434 — 1988 OLDSMOBILE 98

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 780434
Vehicle 1988 OLDSMOBILE 98
Component EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State AL

Consumer Description

POWER ANTENNA FAILURE CAUSES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF HEAT GENERATED BY THE UNIT WHILE THE STRIPPED GEAR SPINS OUT OF CONTROL IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, RUNNING DOWN THE BATTERY.

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