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2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ENGINE

fire · 1255139 · 2016-01-22

Vehicle

Make
PONTIAC
Model
GRAND PRIX
Year
2002
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ENGINE
Miles at failure
158,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY HUSBAND'S WORKPLACE. HE CAME OUT AND STARTED THE ENGINE LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE A/C VENTS. SO, HE QUICKLY SHUT OFF THE CAR AND GOT OUT. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. HE HAD TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10821790
Machine
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