NHTSA Complaint #10820433 — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10820433
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 30, 2015
Date Filed	January 15, 2016
Mileage	91,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 03/10/16*LJ UPDATED 03/14/16.*JB

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