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MonarC · 11-04-2003, 03:04 PM

U.S. Investigating 400,000 GM Cars Over Fuel Leaks, Fires

DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into about 400,000 General Motors Corp. (GM) luxury cars after 69 reports of fuel leaks near the engine, including six reported fires and one injury.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its investigation opened last Thursday covers

Oldsmobile Aurora sedans and
Cadillac Seville Deville and
Eldorado cars built between model years 1995 and 1997 with V-8 engines.

NHTSA said about a third of the complaints cite gasoline leaks from small holes in the fuel rail.

One driver suffered first degree burns on the hands following an engine fire, said GM spokesman Jim Schell.

"The injury occurred when the driver opened the hood of the vehicle," Schell said. "At this point, we're aware of the investigation, and we're cooperating with NHTSA, and we'll have to see what happens as a result of the investigation."

Under the investigation, NHTSA will ask GM for data it has collected on similar complaints. If NHTSA finds the data suggest a defect, it will upgrade its investigation to an engineering analysis, which can often lead to a recall.
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if you guys have cars like that be careful...

dawsongirl · 11-04-2003, 03:22 PM

Glad I don't have one of those.

Nanny Fine · 11-04-2003, 11:59 PM

How about a white 1996 Dodge Neon

Nanny Fine · 11-05-2003, 12:00 AM

Brent88 · 11-05-2003, 11:40 PM

Glad my parents don't have those cars either!!!

11-04-2003, 03:04 PM	#1
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	GM being investigated after 69 fuel leaks and 6 fires U.S. Investigating 400,000 GM Cars Over Fuel Leaks, Fires DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into about 400,000 General Motors Corp. (GM) luxury cars after 69 reports of fuel leaks near the engine, including six reported fires and one injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its investigation opened last Thursday covers Oldsmobile Aurora sedans and Cadillac Seville Deville and Eldorado cars built between model years 1995 and 1997 with V-8 engines. NHTSA said about a third of the complaints cite gasoline leaks from small holes in the fuel rail. One driver suffered first degree burns on the hands following an engine fire, said GM spokesman Jim Schell. "The injury occurred when the driver opened the hood of the vehicle," Schell said. "At this point, we're aware of the investigation, and we're cooperating with NHTSA, and we'll have to see what happens as a result of the investigation." Under the investigation, NHTSA will ask GM for data it has collected on similar complaints. If NHTSA finds the data suggest a defect, it will upgrade its investigation to an engineering analysis, which can often lead to a recall. ---------------------------------------------- if you guys have cars like that be careful...

11-04-2003, 11:59 PM	#3
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11-05-2003, 12:00 AM	#4
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11-04-2003, 03:22 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Glad I don't have one of those.

11-05-2003, 11:40 PM	#5
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Glad my parents don't have those cars either!!!