Consumer Complaint Detail

ISUZU / TROOPER / 1991

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999085403 Incident Date: Jun, 11 1999
Consumer's City: LOS ANGELES Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Model Name: TROOPER Model Year: 1991
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: JACCH58R4M8 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 16 1999 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 31 1994
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I just exited the hollywood freeway when suddenly without warning the 1991 isuzu trooper caught on fire. i was able to get to the side of the road, and get out.the fire appeared to be underneath the truck with gas or some other liquid pouring out. the passenger side front tire melted and exploded, then there was a second explosion. all the parts of the engine, battery etc. were in flames. two fire trucks and police cars were dipatched. it was a very big blaze. the truck has been declared a total loss. our insurance compnay cannot determine what caused the fire since the damage is so extensive. please help. i am not sure how to proceed. i'd like to warn other owners of this vehicle and contact isuzu. so far, they have not returned my phone calls.