NHTSA Complaint #10401165 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10401165
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 16, 2011
Date Filed	May 16, 2011
Mileage	104,352 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND PRIX GTP SUPER CHARGER AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE TODAY,WITH MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON IN THE CAR! ITS A GOOD THING THAT WE ALL GOT OUT OF THE CAR BEFORE IT TOTALLY WENT UP. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE AND STATED IT WAS FROM SOMETHING LIKE THE WIRING, AND THEN I FOUND OUT YOU GUYS HAVE A RECALL ON IT BECAUSE OF THIS REASON! IM VERY UPSET! *TR

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