NHTSA Complaint #898653 — 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	898653
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 15, 2001
Date Filed	November 1, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH IF STEERING COLUMN IS NOT TILTED OR POSITION IN A CERTAIN WAY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

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