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Pontiac Grand Prix Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Safety Report | Feb 22, 2011
Reported on Feb 22, 2011
MY 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX WITH A 3.8 LITER ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER A SHORT TRIP. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR INVOLVING ENGINE FIRES. I TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER AND HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. THE CAR WAS LOST DUE TO THE FIRE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE RECALL FOR CARS WITH SUPERCHARGED ENGINES INCLUDED REPLACING THE VALVE COVER GASKETS. IF THIS HAD BEEN PART OF THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE, I BELIEVE THAT THE FIRE WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED. *TR | |
Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Grand Prix |
Manufactured by: | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Year: | 2002 |
Was a crash reported? | N |
Was an injury reported? | |
Was a death reported? | |
Was a fire reported? | Y |
Location: | WESTCHESTER IL |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 1G2WP52K22F |
Mileage: | 124800 miles. |
Speed: | 0 MPH |
Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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Was a police report filed? | Y |
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