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Defect Investigation of Engine Compartment Fires

Subject:	Engine compartment fires
Components covered:	Engine and engine cooling
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Jun. 13, 2002. It was closed on Oct. 22, 2002. Alleged engine compartment fire during startup. Loud pops or backfires before the fire started
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1996 Buick Lesabre 1997 Buick Lesabre 1998 Buick Lesabre 1999 Buick Lesabre 2000 Buick Lesabre 1996 Buick Park Avenue 1997 Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue 1999 Buick Park Avenue 2000 Buick Park Avenue 1996 Buick Regal 1997 Buick Regal 1998 Buick Regal 1999 Buick Regal 2000 Buick Regal 1996 Pontiac Bonneville 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 1998 Pontiac Bonneville 1999 Pontiac Bonneville 2000 Pontiac Bonneville 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix