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Pontiac Grand Prix Engine And Engine Cooling Safety Report | Dec 08, 2010
Reported on Dec 08, 2010
| TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE TO OCCUR. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ( 09V116000) PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. | |
| Make: | Pontiac |
| Model: | Grand Prix |
| Manufactured by: | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Year: | 2000 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | |
| Was a death reported? | |
| Was a fire reported? | Y |
| Location: | HARRISBURG IL |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 1G2WP12K0YF |
| Mileage: | 185000 miles. |
| Speed: | 0 MPH |
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| Was a police report filed? | N |
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