NHTSA Complaint #832245 — 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	832245
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	December 14, 1998
Date Filed	December 14, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL CONNNECTION TO THE FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE INSULATION OF THE WIRES TO MELT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE .

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