Issue ID | 110601 |
Internal NHTSA # | 823122 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 25/04/98 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Daughter was driving and vehicle began to swerve because of another vehicle. Went into the center of medium, traveling approximately 60 mph. Witnesses stated that vehicle spun around and caught on fire. When the vehicle stopped after hitting the medium, caught on fire. The hottest part was in the rear, above the left rear wheel. The vehicle was mostly burned. There was no body damage. Also, headlights were not broken in the front fender. Vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KOUNTZE, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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