NHTSA Complaint #11193451 — 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11193451
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET VOLT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	March 31, 2019
Date Filed	April 2, 2019
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE, THEN SAW SMOKE, AND THEN SAW FLAMES ON THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND PULLED MY CHILDREN FROM THE VEHICLE. WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

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