# 1987 MAZDA RX7 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `556895` · 2005-10-03 · Mazda North American Operations
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** RX7
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda North American Operations
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- **Miles at failure:** 220,201
- **Speed:** 95 mph
## Narrative
WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY, SPARKS BEGAN TO FLY FROM BEHIND MY CAR.  I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND POPPED THE HOOD.  THERE WAS A FIRE FROM MY PULSATION DAMPENER.  LUCKILY I HAD WATER IN MY CAR, AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE QUICKLY. *JB
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