Consumer Complaint Detail

ISUZU / RODEO / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006054683 Incident Date: Jan, 28 2006
Consumer's City: PORT ARTHUR Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Model Name: RODEO Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S2CK58W7Y4 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 30 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated a fire erupted in the vehicle while driving. the vehicle had just been filled with fuel. while stopping at a stop light the vehicle began to hesitate as if it were going to stall. the fire was first noticed on the front passenger side. based on the fire departments investigation the fire started in the engine compartment. however, an arson investigator was contacted who determined the fire was electrical and started in an electrical box located near the battery. the vehicle was totaled as a result of the incident. the police were alerted but did not arrive on the scene. updated 04/04/06. *jb