NHTSA Complaint #764212 — 1988 MAZDA RX7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	764212
Vehicle	1988 MAZDA RX7
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	June 1, 1997
Date Filed	July 17, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I HAVE NOW HAD TWO FIRES FROM FAILED PULSATION DAMPNERS. VERY POOR DESIGN.*AK

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