NHTSA Complaint #10407158 — 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10407158 |
| Vehicle | 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OK |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE YET A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. UPDATED 10/31/11
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