Issue ID | 701611 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10249436 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | RIVIERA |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 05/11/08 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick riviera. The contact noticed small flames erupting from underneath the vehicle. Smoke immediately appeared from the front end of the vehicle, followed by flames under the hood. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. There were no personal injuries or property damage. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The insurance company and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The mileages were unknown. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEWPORT, TN |
VIN pattern | 1G4GD2219V4XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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