NHTSA Complaint #10266500 — 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10266500
Vehicle	2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 6, 2009
Date Filed	April 23, 2009
Mileage	116,985 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE FOR 2 MINUTES HE NOTICED SMOKE EMANATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DESTROYED. HE USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #09V116000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING .THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 116,985. UPDATED 05/18/09. *LJ UPDATED 05/20/09.*JB

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