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  Defect Investigation of Coolant Fires

Investigation of Coolant Fires

Subject: Coolant fires
Components covered:
  • Defroster/defogger system
  • Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 13, 1999. It was closed on Aug. 17, 2000. The plastic flow restricter valve is alleged to fail and leak coolant in the righ rear quarter of the engie copartment where it may be ignited by hot exhaust component surfaces.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 1994 Chevrolet Impala
  • 1995 Chevrolet Impala
  • 1996 Chevrolet Impala

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