Consumer Complaint Detail

PORSCHE / BOXSTER / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004278780 Incident Date: Apr, 23 2004
Consumer's City: RAPID CITY Consumer's State: SD
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model Name: BOXSTER Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 25 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
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: Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. this occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and drove for approximately 2 miles. then consumer turned the vehicle off. *ak