Issue ID | 578116 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10149533 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | PATHFINDER |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 23/01/06 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1992 nissan pathfinder parked in driveway for more than 24 hours ignited spontaneously. Fire department opened car and extinguished blazed. Observed melted dash board behind the steering wheel and determined that cause was electrical. Checked under hood and found that engine was intact. Disconnected car battery. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | JN8HD17Y7NWXXXXXX |
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 | 30/10/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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