NHTSA Complaint #10055237 — 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10055237
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 12, 2004
Date Filed	January 16, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

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