# 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `214746` · 2000-05-27 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PONTIAC
- **Model:** GRAND AM
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR 8 MINUTES AND PARKED.   I WENT BACK TO THE CAR 3 1/2 HOURS LATER AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE BURNED UP.   APPARENTLY A FIRE IGNITED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE DASH WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED.   THE DASH BOARD, CONTROLS, WIRING, AND STEERING WHEEL WERE ALL MELTED.  THE WINDSHIELD HAD CRACKED FROM THE HEAT.   THE VISOR FELL ON THE SEAT AND BURNED THE SEAT.   I HAVE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE.   I AM WAITING ON A FORMAL REPORT FROM THE INSURANCE CLAIM. *AK
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