NHTSA Complaint #10838690 — 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10838690
Vehicle	2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 23, 2014
Date Filed	February 26, 2016
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ADJUSTER CAME AND CHECKED THE CAR FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE. IT BURNED ON 11-11-12 - SOLD THE CAR. UPDATED 6/7/18*JB

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