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1997 MAZDA PROTEGE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

fire1 injured · 196347 · 2000-02-08

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
PROTEGE
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE FILLING TANK, FLAMES CAME OUT OF TANK, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
856490
Machine
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