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UNKNOWN UNKNOWN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

fire · 616830 · 2007-03-15

Vehicle

Make
UNKNOWN
Model
UNKNOWN
Year
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Speed
5 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2005 BAJA MOTOR SPORT SHIFTER 90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY FUEL TANK, AND THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND SPILLED FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST, WHICH CAUSED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, AND IT WAS A CLEAR NICE DAY. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. UPDATED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10185225
Machine
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