# 1988 MAZDA RX7 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `371829` · 2002-08-30 · Mazda North American Operations
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** RX7
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda North American Operations
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
THE PULSATION DAMPER RUBBER SEAL RUPTURED DUE TO BAD PLACEMENT AND DESIGN.  THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL RIGHT OVER THE EXTREMELY HOT MANIFOLD AND SPARKED A SMALL ENGIN FIRE.  IN THE PROCESS OF EXTINQUISHING THE FIRE, MY RIGHT HAD WAS BURNED.  I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE QUICKLY ENOUGH SO THE DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL.*AK
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