NHTSA Complaint #899761 — 2001 LEXUS ES300

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	899761
Vehicle	2001 LEXUS ES300
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	November 1, 2001
Date Filed	November 30, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

TEN MINUTES AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF A FIRE DEVELOPED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE INVESTIGATOR WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. HOWEVER, AN INSPECTOR FROM INSURANCE COMPANY CONCLUDED FUEL LEAKED FROM A RUBBER HOSE COMING OFF FUEL FILTER THAT LEAKED ONTO A HOT ENGINE WHICH IGNITED THE FUEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

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