# 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `128932` · 1998-12-24 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** ALTIMA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
WITHIN 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IGNITED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE.
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