NHTSA Complaint #826421 — 1989 MERCURY SABLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 826421 |
| Vehicle | 1989 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED POWER STEERING LINES TO MELT, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
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