NHTSA Complaint #530706 — 1987 VOLVO 760 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	530706
Vehicle	1987 VOLVO 760
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	January 16, 1998
Date Filed	February 13, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

DRIVER SEAT WARMER CAUGHT FIRE. FRONT INTERIOR WAS SOON ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

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