NHTSA Complaint #755323 — 1988 MAZDA RX7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	755323
Vehicle	1988 MAZDA RX7
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	November 23, 2001
Date Filed	December 10, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

INTERSECTION COLLISION. THE MAZDA WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND SPUN AROUND INTO A TREE. THE CAR THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK

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