NHTSA Complaint #715691 — 1988 GMC C1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	715691
Vehicle	1988 GMC C1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 4, 1999
Date Filed	December 6, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ON DECEMBER 4, 1999, WHILE FUELING THE TRUCK FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT OF THE FILL SPOUT AREA RESULTING IN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE TRUCK AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE GAS STATION. UPON INVESTIGATION BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATOR IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL FIRE.

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