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1993 MAZDA PROTEGE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

fire · 6750 · 1995-04-03

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
PROTEGE
Year
1993
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE TURNING GAS CAP, THE GAS TANK OPENING IGNITED, SENDING 2 FEET TO 3 FEET FLAMES FROM GAS TANK. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
962911
Machine
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