NHTSA Complaint #10000493 — 1996 DODGE STRATUS

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10000493
Vehicle	1996 DODGE STRATUS
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 31, 2002
Date Filed	January 3, 2003
Mileage	123,521 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

RUPTURE IN POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO TO CONTACT HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT MELTED IGNITION WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR, AND POWER STEERING RETURN FLUID LINE. TS

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