NHTSA Complaint #964995 — 1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	964995
Vehicle	1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 8, 1995
Date Filed	May 8, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

REED VALVE ASSEMBLY FAILED, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT HE MAILED RECALL NOTICE TWICE, DRIVER NEVER RECEIVED IT. *AK

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