NHTSA Complaint #10153877 — 2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES issue reported to NHTSA
Fire Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10153877 |
| Vehicle | 2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,800 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND PROVIDED A WRITTEN REPORT. THE FIRE MARSHAL'S REPORT STATED, "THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COATING CORRODED THROUGH AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT WAS MADE". THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED IT TOTALED.