NHTSA Complaint #978929 — 1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	978929
Vehicle	1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	January 19, 1996
Date Filed	February 9, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAR WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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