# 1986 MAZDA RX7 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `979965` · 2013-05-16 · 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:** RX7
- **Year:** 1986
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda North American Operations
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 155,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
PULSATION DAMPER FAILURE LEAKING FUEL ALL OVER THE HOT EXHAUST THAT THE HEAT CAUGHT MY ENGINE ON FIRE! OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED INJECTOR CONNECTERS DUE TO FIRE BURNING THEM. INJECTORS THEM SELF : BURNT.   TOTAL DAMAGE : NEAR $1058.  *TR
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