NHTSA Complaint #478083 — 1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	478083
Vehicle	1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 10, 1995
Date Filed	February 3, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

ENGINE VALVE FAILED, CAUSING OIL TO SPILL OUT ONTO CARBURATOR AND ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *SKD

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