# 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
> NHTSA complaint `472708` · 2004-04-26 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PORSCHE
- **Model:** BOXSTER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- **Miles at failure:** 9,000
- **Speed:** 2 mph
## Narrative
UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE  CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS OCCURRED AFTER  THE CONSUMER INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY, AND DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES.  THEN CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
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