NHTSA Complaint #10014247 — 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10014247
Vehicle	1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 16, 2003
Date Filed	April 10, 2003
Mileage	89,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE BURST INTO FLAMES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LOUD CLUNK IN ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. VEHICLE IS TOTALED. SPARK PLUG FELL TO GROUND AS FIRE STARTED. *NLM

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