My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in California.â¨The repair was performed by: Brodie's Tire & Automotiveâ¨Address: 1276 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952â¨Phone: [XXX] After the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: ⢠The intake manifold melted after the fireâ¨â¢ The engine became ânot repairableââ¨â¢ The fire occurred shortly after their repairâ¨â¢ They offered to âfix it for free,â which indicates awareness of responsibility The fire caused severe heat damage to the engine compartment, electrical wiring, and surrounding components. The vehicle became unsafe to drive, and the engine can no longer operate. This incident presents a serious safety hazard because the fire happened shortly after a repair that involved components near the engine and fuel system. Improper or unsafe repair work may cause similar fires for other consumers. This incident is already under active investigation by: ⢠California Department of Insurance (CDI) â Complaint #XXX⢠California Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) â Case No: XXX I am reporting this to NHTSA because the fire and melted engine components indicate a dangerous defect tied to improper repair work, which may pose a risk to other drivers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)