The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that his vehicle was stored in a garage during the winter. He hooked up a battery charger to recharge the battery and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He opened the door and observed flames coming from the steering wheel area. As he was extinguishing the fire, the fire department arrived. He was at a commercial building at the time and the fire department helped him extinguish the fire. The fire department observed a hole in the middle of the driver's seat where the fire originated, and stated that this was an electrical fire. There were no injuries and a fire report was filed. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/09/09. Updated 06/09/09.

- Sinclairville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the passenger compartment. She has not taken her vehicle to a dealer or mechanic to determine the cause of the failures. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

- Greenbelt , MD, USA

While driving at any speed electrical system malfunctioned. As a result, headlights and interior lights failed.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

While driving electrical system failed without warning.

- Manassas, VA, USA

The vehicle experienced electrical problems.

- Manchester, CT, USA

There was a fire under the seat, there was a smell of burned wires.

- Cleveland, OH, USA