NHTSA Complaint #10108331 — 2001 DODGE DAKOTA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10108331
Vehicle	2001 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	August 27, 2004
Date Filed	January 31, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	SC

Consumer Description

IN AUGUST 2004. A 2001 DODGE DAKAOTA PICKUP RAN A STOP SIGN AND I HIT HIM. THE TRUCK ROLLED AND CONTINUED TO RUN AND CAUGHT THE VEHICAL ON FIRE AND BURNED THE DRIVER CRITICALLY, AND HE ULTIMATELY DIED. WHY DIDN'T THE VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH CUT THE VEHICAL OFF. I HAVE A FILE CLAIMED AGAINST THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN INVESTIGATION MAY BE LAUNCH ON THE TRUCK. *AK

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