NHTSA Complaint #819709 — 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	819709
Vehicle	1993 CHEVROLET C1500
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 9, 1997
Date Filed	December 4, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WY

Consumer Description

DRIVING AT 60 MPH HEARD BELT STARTING TO SQUEAK, ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. WENT TO PICK UP HOOD, ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE, FLAMES ABOUT 15-24 INCHES HIGH, MECHANIC SAID BEARING HEATED UP AND FROZE WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. SAID IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK *SLC

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