NHTSA Complaint #10587846 — 1995 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA STEERING:COLUMN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10587846
Vehicle	1995 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	May 10, 2014
Date Filed	May 12, 2014
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MIATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS AS A RESULT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

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