NHTSA Complaint #10330492 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10330492
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 14, 2010
Date Filed	May 14, 2010
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE PARKING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE HOOD, FLAMES IGNITED AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND CONTACTED TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS BUT DID NOT FILE A REPORT. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 90,000.

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