NHTSA Complaint #856490 — 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	856490
Vehicle	1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	February 8, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

WHILE FILLING TANK, FLAMES CAME OUT OF TANK, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

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