NHTSA Complaint #8017168 — 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8017168
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	August 26, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

RECALL 02V070000/ IGNITION SYSTEM; THIS RECALL INTERACTED WITH DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS THAT WOULD STAY ON AND DRAIN THE BATTERY. OWNER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THIS MODIFICATION WAS PERFORMED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

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