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Pontiac Grand Prix Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Belts And Associated Pulleys Safety Report | Apr 26, 2001



Reported on Apr 26, 2001


IN JULY OF 2000, I WAS AT RESTAURANT'S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. WHEN I TURNED TO EXIT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR. THE CAR WAS STILL DRIVEABLE, BUT THERE WAS NO STEERING. I STRUGGLED TO STEER IT TO A PARKING SPOT, WHICH I COULD NOT DO. LUCKILY, A CONSTRUCTION WORKER SAW ME AND OFFERED TO HELP. HE GOT IN THE CAR, AND WITH GREAT EFFORT, MANAGED TO STEER THE CAR TO A PARKING SPOT. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND WE SAW THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD COME OFF. I HAD IT TOWED TO PONTIAC IN BURLINGTON, KY, WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. *AK
Make: Pontiac
Model: Grand Prix
Manufactured by: General Motors LLC
Year: 1997
Was a crash reported?
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: CINCINNATI OH
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1G2WJ52K0VF
Mileage:
Speed: 20 MPH
Number of cylinders:
Vehicle type: FWD
Vehicle fuel: GAS N/A.
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location:
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