NHTSA Complaint #845464 — 1990 MERCURY SABLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 845464 |
| Vehicle | 1990 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING. WHEN DRIVER PULLED TO POP UP THE HOOD, 10 FEET FLAMES SHOT FROM UNDER THE ROOF OF THE CAR.THE DEALER HAS YET TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK
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