NHTSA Complaint #561576 — 1989 VOLVO 740

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	561576
Vehicle	1989 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 26, 2001
Date Filed	July 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, PRIOR TO THIS FIRE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND SHORT CIRCUITS, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. NLM

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