Issue ID | 854798 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10397150 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 10/03/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1997 chevy cavalier steering column and dashboard caught on fire on march 10, 2011. Car had no mechanical or electrical issues prior to the fire. Car was in excellent working condition. Car had been parked for approximately one hour after being used for a short drive. The cavalier was parked outside in front of the house no one was in the vehicle. Fire department had to be called to extinguish the fire from the car. No prior knowledge of the recall for the electrical system ignition switch defect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 185747 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TEXAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC5243V7XXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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