NHTSA Complaint #10443567 — 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10443567
Vehicle	2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 24, 2011
Date Filed	January 12, 2012
Mileage	50,129 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SAFELY AND SUSTAINED NO PERSONAL INJURIES.THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SAVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,129. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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