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1994 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 64153 · 1996-12-17

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
LUMINA APV
Year
1994
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE TAKING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, WHEN HOOD LATCH WAS RELEASED FLAMES SHOT FROM BOTTOM OF CAR, VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES AND COMPLETELY BURNED UP.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
805248
Machine
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