Issue ID | 668257 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10222125 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | ELDORADO |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 21/11/07 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:F |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On november 21, 2007 i received a recall for 1995 eldorado cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. On novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back fired and went up in flames. From under the hood to back seat. The car is not repairable. Gm has not done anything to correct the problem which is my loss, leaving me without a vehicle for nearly four months. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 159999 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/02/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | PRIVATE |
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