NHTSA Complaint #838463 — 1991 BUICK REGAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	838463
Vehicle	1991 BUICK REGAL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 28, 1997
Date Filed	May 26, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TWICE THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT ENGINE ROTTED OUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON NOVEMER 28, 1997 WITH 78,000 MILES AND ON APRIL 20, 1999. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME IS CRACKED, THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. CONSUMER FEELS HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR REPAIRS. *TT

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