NHTSA Complaint #551208 — 1987 VOLVO 740

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	551208
Vehicle	1987 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 5, 2000
Date Filed	March 9, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CD

Consumer Description

WHEN CONSUMER USED KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOOR SOON AFTER SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, WITHIN MINUTES VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES, DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. NLM

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