NHTSA Complaint #10046272 — 1998 BUICK LESABRE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10046272
Vehicle	1998 BUICK LESABRE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 9, 2003
Date Filed	November 4, 2003
Mileage	48,154 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THERE WAS A BREAKAGE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND MELTING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE DUMPING SHROUD. A SMALL FIRE WAS BURNED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK WHEN THE SHROUD WAS REMOVED. *AK *SC *JB

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