Issue ID | 350272 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8007095 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 05/04/02 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While backing up consumer noticed smoke coming from ignition switch. Then, flames. He shut off engine, and fire went out. Consumer called chevrolet customer service about the recall on ignition, it has not been determined if this vehicle was affected by recall. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1240V7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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