NHTSA Complaint #10224283 — 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10224283
Vehicle	2001 PONTIAC MONTANA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 1, 2008
Date Filed	April 12, 2008
Mileage	92,903 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT 7:30 AM ON MARCH 31, 2008. AT 12:50 AM ON APRIL 1,2008 THE HORN STARTED BLARING AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE DASH. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THEY THINK THAT A RELAY IN THE DASH SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WITH PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE.... *TR

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