NHTSA Complaint #11425696 — 2011 BUICK REGAL

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11425696
Vehicle	2011 BUICK REGAL
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 8, 2021
Date Filed	July 20, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

While the vehicle was driving, there was a loss of power, at that moment sparks was seen emanating from under the hood, then the vehicle completely stopped running. Once pulled over smoke was bellowing out from the hood and subsequently ignited into flames. Fire department was dispatched and fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed away and is still at the tow yard. The tow operator, based on visual inspection stated the fire did start in the engine compartment and spread to the fire wall, totaling the vehicle.

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