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On Monday, January 7, 2008, I parked my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. I opened up the hood and noticed flames shooting out of the alternator. By the time I was able to get a fire extinguisher from the nearby house, my SUV was fully engulfed in flames. Fire department and police came to the scene. Fire department extinguished the flames. The SUV is a total loss.
Received recall notice (#98V06000), alternator. Took vehicle in as requested. Mechanic tightened bolts. Does not have the new, revised bolts. Would need to order the revised bolts for vehicle.
- Merrick, NY, USA
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- Novato, CA, USA