Issue ID | 968269 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10501839 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | PARK AVENUE |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 26/02/13 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick park avenue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the rear window defroster on the driver's side. The contact stated he was driving with the defroster on for about 45 minutes when the window started to smoke. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 195,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 195000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORWOOD, MA |
VIN pattern | 1G4CW54K624XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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