NHTSA Complaint #11115086 — 1999 VOLVO V70XC
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11115086 |
| Vehicle | 1999 VOLVO V70XC |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 59,800 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
MY VOLVO V70 WAS ON A TEST DRIVE BY THE MECHANIC BEFORE RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO ME AFTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAD 59,800 MILES. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE ALLEGEDLY DUE TO AN OIL GASKET DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS ON A LOCAL ROAD IN WAINSCOTT, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.
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