# 1993 NISSAN QUEST — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `127821` · 1998-12-15 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** QUEST
- **Year:** 1993
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
## Narrative
WHEN OPERATING HEATER IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING LEAVES. ALSO,  WHILE OPERATING HEATER A BURST OF FLAMES SHOT FROM THE INSIDE BOTTOM VENT, CAUSING A FIRE THAT BURNED THE CHILD THAT WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
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