NHTSA Complaint #10445219 — 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10445219
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 7, 2012
Date Filed	January 25, 2012
Mileage	193,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

MY 1997 GRAND PRIX RANDOMLY STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. 911 WAS CALLED AND FIRE PUT OUT. I SALVAGED CAR BUT NOW I WONDER IF IT WAS MANUFACTURING FAULT. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY CAR AND FEEL I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THAT. *TR

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