# 1993 MAZDA PROTEGE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `6750` · 1995-04-03 · 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:** PROTEGE
- **Year:** 1993
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda North American Operations
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
WHILE TURNING GAS CAP, THE GAS TANK OPENING IGNITED, SENDING 2 FEET TO 3 FEET FLAMES FROM GAS TANK.  *AK
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