NHTSA Complaint #816810 — 1996 VOLVO 850
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 816810 |
| Vehicle | 1996 VOLVO 850 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
DRIVER WAS DOING 55MPH AND VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. CAR IS WITH DEALER. *AK
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