NHTSA Complaint #11066653 — 2007 VOLVO XC90

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11066653
Vehicle	2007 VOLVO XC90
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 31, 2018
Date Filed	February 2, 2018
Mileage	194,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

AFTER 30 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING EXITED ONTO SECONDARY ROAD TO ADD OIL FOR LOW OIL LIGHT INDICATOR. ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING IN TWO MINUTES AND LIFTING HOOD CAUSED ENGINE TO BURST INTO FLAMES. CHEMICAL FIRE RETARDANT SPRAYED WITHIN THREE MINUTES. RESULT WAS INCINERATED ALTERNATOR AND ALL CODES ALARMED. CAR TURNS OVER. FUSES GOOD.

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