NHTSA Complaint #808142 — 1996 BUICK ROADMASTER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	808142
Vehicle	1996 BUICK ROADMASTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Date of Incident	November 17, 1996
Date Filed	March 10, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR CABLE RUBBED UP AGAINST THE WIRING HARNESS DUE TO CABLE BEING INCORRECTLY ROUTED BY BUICK, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

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