NHTSA Complaint #766610 — 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	766610
Vehicle	2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 27, 2002
Date Filed	September 6, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

NO COLLISION-NO WARNING LIGHTS UNTIL ENGINE EXPLODED AND BURST INTO FLAMES-AUTO UNDFRWENT 7500 MILE SERVICE AT TOURELLE'S 12 DAYS PRIOR.*AK

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