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Pontiac G6 Latches/locks/linkages Safety Report | May 09, 2009



Reported on May 09, 2009


ON A 2008 PONTIAC G6 COUPE (2-DOOR) UNDER NORMAL USE - JUST 7500 MILES ON A CAR LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD THE DRIVERS SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE JUST FELL OFF IN MY HAND - THE FAILURE POINT IS PLASTIC AND SEEMS QUITE THIN. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE - IT JUST CAME OFF TODAY WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR. ONCE THE HANDLE FAILS THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THIS SIDE - IN THE EVENT OF AN URGENCY TO ENTER THE CAR - THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS. *TR
Make: Pontiac
Model: G6
Manufactured by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year: 2008
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: HILLSDALE NJ
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
Mileage: 7500 miles.
Speed: 0 MPH
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Vehicle fuel:
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
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