NHTSA Complaint #557982 — 1988 CHEVROLET G20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	557982
Vehicle	1988 CHEVROLET G20
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 15, 2000
Date Filed	December 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

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