# 2002 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
> NHTSA complaint `618590` · 2007-03-29 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PORSCHE
- **Model:** 911 CARRERA
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- **Miles at failure:** 8,000
## Narrative
PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, TURNED IT TO START THE VEHICLE, AND THE BATTERY COMPLETELY EXPLODED.  ACID VAPORS FILLED THE GARAGE AND BURNED EYES AND CAUSED COUGHING AND BURNING THROAT SENSATION.  *JB
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