NHTSA Complaint #831151 — 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	831151
Vehicle	1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	November 20, 1998
Date Filed	November 23, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTER FIRE STARTED IN THE TRUNK AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED DUE TO A ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. *AK *ML

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