Consumer Complaint Detail

PETERBILT / 379 / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003252825 Incident Date: Sep, 12 2003
Consumer's City: LANCASTER Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: PACCAR Incorporated
Model Name: 379 Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 21 2003 Complaint Type: VOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle fire ignited in engine compartment.*mr while driving the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. the driver pulled the vehicle over and drifted about 1/2 mile with the engine off. the consumer exited the vehicle and saw flames under the engine area. the driver retrieved a fire extinguished and attempted to put out the fire but was unsuccessful. the cab of the semi sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage. *ph *nm