Issue ID | 193938 |
Internal NHTSA # | 715474 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ROADMASTER |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 24/11/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine began puffing and the smell of exhaust was detected in the cabin. Upon examination by the dealer two bolts on the left front of the engine that hold the exhaust manifold to the engine were sheared off causing the exhaust leak. Dealer stated that bolts were either defective or improperly installed at manufacturer. Not due to fair wear and tear. Engine had been previously untouched since purchase new. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G4BT52PXRRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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