NHTSA Complaint #10217928 — 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10217928
Vehicle	2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 11, 2008
Date Filed	February 13, 2008
Mileage	89,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DRIVEN FOR 5 MILES. THERE WERE NO PRIOR FAILURES OR WARNING INDICATORS. THE FIRE WAS DOUSED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE CARPET IN THE GARAGE WAS BURNED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 89,000.

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