NHTSA Complaint #11023298 — 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11023298 |
| Vehicle | 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 182,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE ON POSITION, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BETTEN BAKER CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC (14120 NORTH LAND DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX AND ENGINE ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 182,000. *LN UPDATED 7/17/18*JB *TR
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