Consumer concerned that auto safety data won't be released to the public. The consumer believed that the public had the right to know about defects regarding all vehicles. The consumer purchased a vehicle which had numerous problems, such as a molding rear door, a broken door handle and a new engine and fuel pressure regulator was needed. After the consumer was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced, he sold the vehicle and another couple endured problems such as an ongoing problem with the battery dying. The other couple was told in Jan 2004 the regulator had been recalled.

- Fulton, TX, USA

Battery leaked, causing vehicle not to start. The consumer received a recall #03V473000 and believed the recall was the reason why the battery leaked. The consumer requested reimbursement, however the consumer was denied.

- Troy, MI, USA

Consumer stated the battery terminal leaked acid onto the garage floor. The battery had been replaced twice due to a leak. This happened for a second time. The battery was by delco for GM which had side terminals which suddenly leaked. (this acid corroded the motor compartment and leaked onto the garage floor eating the concrete. Prior ODI# 8002108

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

Consumer noticed acid on garage floor, checked under hood, and notice acid leaking from battery.

- B, FL, USA

Negative post snapped from battery, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has been notified.

- Holland, NY, USA

Car battery goes dead intermittenly when parked overhight, replaced batterylalternator/did not help

- New Yourk , NY, USA

After vehicle has been parked in heated garage for awhile. Then started it, and vehicle stalled. Would need to be jumped. Has happened 15 times. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic changed the battery & alternator. But problem could not be duplicated.

- New York, NY, USA