AAA Michigan Reports Five-Day Heat Wave Nets 15,000 ERS Calls
29 June 1998
AAA Michigan Reports Five-Day Heat Wave Nets 15,000 ERS CallsDEARBORN, Mich., June 26 -- A fifth consecutive day of hot summer heat has caused Emergency Road Service (ERS) call volumes to reach record highs statewide, reports AAA Michigan. As of 4 p.m. today (June 26), 1,910 motorists were assisted. Nearly 15,000 calls have been received since Monday, double the normal five-day total. On Monday, 3,200 motorists were assisted; on Tuesday, 3,744; Wednesday, 2,353; Thursday, 3,567. Normal call volumes average between 1,500 and 2,000 per day. The most common complaint -- battery trouble. AAA Michigan offers the following hot weather car care tips: * Check battery strength and condition of terminals. * Examine tires for uneven or excessive tread wear. Make sure all tires, including the spare, are properly inflated. * Check for worn or cracked belts and damaged, blistered or soft hoses. * Inspect antifreeze/coolant level and condition.