NHTSA Complaint #857358 — 1997 SATURN EV1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	857358
Vehicle	1997 SATURN EV1
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date Filed	February 22, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

SOMETIMES WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING, I HEARD A POP NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. WITH OUT WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. WHILE CHARGING UP ELECTRICAL BATTERY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK.ET.

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