NHTSA Complaint #10046738 — 2002 DODGE DAKOTA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10046738
Vehicle	2002 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	November 10, 2003
Date Filed	November 10, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER NOTICED SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

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