NHTSA Complaint #517357 — 1991 BUICK REGAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	517357
Vehicle	1991 BUICK REGAL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	July 24, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND INJURY (SMOKE INHALATION/BURNS). (1ST VEHICLE ON #603358)

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