NHTSA Complaint #11003692 — 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11003692 |
| Vehicle | 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | KS |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/07/17*LJ
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