Consumer Complaint Detail

PORSCHE / 911 CARRERA / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006060674 Incident Date: Jan, 27 2006
Consumer's City: EASTON Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Model Name: 911 CARRERA Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WP0CA2996YS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 27 2006 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: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph, a fire erupted from the vehicle without warning. once the vehicle was pulled off the road flames were seen coming from the engine compartment. the fire department extinguished the fire and provided a written report. the fire marshal's report stated, "the positive battery cable coating corroded through and electrical contact was made". the insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it totaled.