NHTSA Complaint #10055845 — 1999 BUICK LESABRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10055845
Vehicle	1999 BUICK LESABRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	January 26, 2004
Mileage	33,225 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE OWNER WENT OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE THEN CONTACTED THE AUTO CLUB AND THEY CAME OUT AND ATTACHED JUMPER CABLES. WHEN THE OWNER TURNED THE IGNITION AS INSTRUCTED BY THE MECHANIC HE IMMEDIATELY HEARD A "BANG" FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

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