NHTSA Complaint #815588 — 1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	815588
Vehicle	1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 4, 1997
Date Filed	August 21, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING SMOKING STARTED COMING THROUGH VENTS INSIDE VEHICLE, HEARD POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE WITH DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

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