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Pontiac Grand Prix Engine And Engine Cooling Safety Report | Jan 21, 2011



Reported on Jan 21, 2011


SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY THICK DARK SMOKE COMING FROM THE GEAR SHIFT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF STEERING FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF BRAKES. COASTED TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. UPON EXITING THE CAR THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BEGUN TO MELT. FLAMES WHERE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER FENDER WELL. WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *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: EDMOND OK
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1G2WP52K82F
Mileage: 147000 miles.
Speed: 40 MPH
Number of cylinders: 6
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Was a police report filed? Y
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