NHTSA Complaint #10787891 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10787891
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2014
Date Filed	November 3, 2015
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES QUICKLY ENGULFED THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA *TR

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