NHTSA Complaint #534702 — 1986 VOLVO 740

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	534702
Vehicle	1986 VOLVO 740
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	December 31, 1997
Date Filed	April 23, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER PUT OUT FIRE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

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