NHTSA Complaint #10050035 — 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10050035
Vehicle	2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 4, 2003
Date Filed	December 4, 2003
Mileage	25,121 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND LARGE FLAMES. UNDETERMINED CAUSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

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