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2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 717458 · 2009-04-23

Vehicle

Make
PONTIAC
Model
GRAND PRIX
Year
2003
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
116,985

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE FOR 2 MINUTES HE NOTICED SMOKE EMANATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DESTROYED. HE USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #09V116000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING .THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 116,985. UPDATED 05/18/09. *LJ UPDATED 05/20/09.*JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10266500
Machine
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