NHTSA Complaint #823637 — 1995 BUICK SKYLARK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	823637
Vehicle	1995 BUICK SKYLARK
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	May 26, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THERE WAS GRAY WHITE TOXIC TYPE SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENTS OF VEHICLE. PROBLEM RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. POSSIBLE CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AS NOTED BY GM INVESTIGATORS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

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