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  Defect Investigation of Engine Compartment Fire

Investigation of Engine Compartment Fire

Subject: Engine compartment fire
Components covered:
  • Engine and engine cooling
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Oct. 22, 2002. It was closed on Mar. 18, 2003. Odi's data analysis found the fires rates to be consistently low and evenly distributed among six model years and six different engine configurations. Odi examined a variety of root causes, those being detonation (resulting in oil pan puncture from connecting rod), starter fires, various fuel related fires, leaking oil filters, wiring issues, improper repairs and brake fluid leaks. None of the issues examined had reports that indicated a trend when normalized for populaton and exposure. See attached report for full details.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1997 Toyota Camry
  • 1998 Toyota Camry
  • 1999 Toyota Camry
  • 2000 Toyota Camry
  • 2001 Toyota Camry
  • 2002 Toyota Camry

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