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1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

1 injured · 377097 · 2002-10-09

Vehicle

Make
BUICK
Model
PARK AVENUE
Year
1997
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

PROBLEMS WITH STARTING UP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. MR CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER GETTING GAS AT A FULL SERVICE GAS STATION. WHEN SHE TRIED THE IGNITION THE AIR BAG EXPLODED. SHE SUBSTAINED SWELLING TO BOTH ARMS AND HER RIGHT HAND. EVEN TODAY SHE'S TAKING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND HAS NERVE DAMAGE TO RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER PAIN. PH 09-DEC-2002

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
8020481
Machine
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