NHTSA Complaint #11405594 — 2009 PONTIAC G6

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11405594
Vehicle	2009 PONTIAC G6
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 22, 2021
Date Filed	March 30, 2021
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING MY CARE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED AT MT TEMP AND IT WAS FINE. THE SMOKE STAR6COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. I TURNED CAR OFF THEN FLAMES STARTED BURNING THROUGH DASH AND UNDER THE HOOD. THIS TOOK PLACE IN MY DRIVEWAY

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