Oldsmobile Toronado 1982 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Review #702774
OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 1982 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 1999.OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 1982, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . 1-23-99: accident when oldsmobile toronado was hit by another vehicle. during impact, toronado was hit in the driver's side door and driver's side rear wheel well. this caused the vehicle to turn 180 degrees, and went into the curb backwards, striking the traffic signal light pole. the light fixture was forced into the center trunk area, causing the fuel tank to rupture. the gas tank then exploded and the fuel line near the driver's side rear wheel also broke, and caused fuel to burn the driver's side rear, passenger's side rear and trunk of the vehicle to burn extensively. the insurance adjuster stated they had never seen a fuel tank explode like this, and questions if there was a gas tank or fuel system recall, or a manufacturer's design defect. there was no rust on the vehicle (100% colorado car) and the body was in excellent condition. the vehicle was, obviously, a complete and total loss..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G3AZ57Y2CE. Oldsmobile Toronado 1982 problem was reported in AURORA, CO. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 01, 1985. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Oldsmobile Toronado 1982 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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