NHTSA Complaint #10266012 — 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10266012
Vehicle	1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 24, 2004
Date Filed	April 19, 2009
Mileage	124,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

CAR WAS TOTALED DUE TO ENGINE FIRE CAUSED BY OIL HITTING EXHAUST. THE CAR BURNED COMPLETELY. IT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND BURNED IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

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