NHTSA Complaint #10365596 — 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10365596
Vehicle	2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 13, 2010
Date Filed	November 14, 2010
Mileage	172,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, OUR 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 BEGAN SMOKING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. AS I PARKED TO INVESTIGATE, FLAMES BEGAN TO CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE SEAT AND I PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A WATER HOSE. THE FIRE SEEMS TO INITIATE FROM THE WIRING FOR THE SEAT CONTROL. LEFT MINOR DAMAGE UNDER THE SEAT, BURNT RUG AND WATER LOG FROM PUTTING THE FIRE OUT. INSURANCE COMPANY TO FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION. *TR

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