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1998 BUICK LESABRE — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

fire · 431563 · 2003-09-23

Vehicle

Make
BUICK
Model
LESABRE
Year
1998
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Miles at failure
78,000

Severity

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

Narrative

CAR BACKFIRED AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10039400
Machine
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