NHTSA Complaint #834086 — 1996 BUICK CENTURY

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	834086
Vehicle	1996 BUICK CENTURY
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date of Incident	January 25, 1999
Date Filed	March 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER ACCIDENTLY TRIPPED THE DOOR LOCKS WHEN GETTING OUT OF CAR. CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WHEN KEYS ARE IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER GETS LOCKED OUT AND HAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR INDICATION. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN FLAW, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

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