NHTSA Complaint #11066597 — 2017 VOLVO XC90

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11066597
Vehicle	2017 VOLVO XC90
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 23, 2018
Date Filed	February 2, 2018
Mileage	18,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

NEW VEHICLE (LESS THAN 19000 MILES) - VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY - IN A PARKING LOT, IGNITION OFF. APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MINUTES LATER, FIRE IGNITED IN ENGINE BAY, RAPIDLY SPREADING TO THE WHOLE CAR... ENTIRE CARE BURNED TO SHELL.

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