NHTSA Complaint #10262148 — 1988 CHEVROLET BLAZER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10262148
Vehicle 1988 CHEVROLET BLAZER
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 85,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OR

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT FOUND HIS VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN THE PARKING LOT OF A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRE BEGAN AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OR WIRING. THEY WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 85,000.

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