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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004000807 | Incident Date: Dec, 14 2004 |
Consumer's City: COULEE CITY | Consumer's State: WA |
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
Model Name: BLAZER | Model Year: 1995 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GN0T13W352 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 30 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: while driving vehicle caught on fire. investigation showed that fluid was overflowing out of the transfer case and traveling to the catalytic converter and exhaust system.*ak the fluid overflowed to the hot manifold and exhaust system causing the fire. the consumer stated that the transmission was replaced and the seal that connects the transfer case was not replaced. the consumer stated that when the flammable liquid from the transmission went into the transfer case the seal gave way. the consumer stated that the placement of the vent tube over the hot exhaust is a dangerous design flaw and should be recalled due to fire hazard. the consumer stated the seal was replaced and she was overcharged. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. the consumer stated that if she does not hear the public address of this problem on the news she will take the issue to the news wire personally. *tc |