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  Defect Investigation of Fire In Steering Column Area

Investigation of Fire In Steering Column Area

Subject: Fire in steering column area
Components covered:
  • Electrical system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 3, 2002. It was closed on Mar. 15, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged electrical fires from steering column/dashboard area
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
  • 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
  • 1997 Pontiac Sunfire

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