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2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire · 862192 · 2011-06-16

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
IMPALA
Year
2002
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE YET A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. UPDATED 10/31/11

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10407158
Machine
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