NHTSA Complaint #984057 — 1987 MERCURY SABLE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	984057
Vehicle	1987 MERCURY SABLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	December 22, 1995
Date Filed	May 3, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

SUDDEN LOSS OF SIGNALS, HAZARDS LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH BURNING OUT AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HEATER MOTOR. *AK

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