1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE User Comment / Complaint

While driving,the consumer smelled a burnt odor coming from the front. the driver was able to pull over and lifted up the hood of the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the engine. the vehicle caught fire. the driver was able to extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the <a href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=0&k=electrical%20wires" onmouseover="window.status='electrical wires'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">electrical wires</a> had shortened out from the alternator. electrical wires and alternator needed replacement. please fill in additional information.