NHTSA Complaint #10132629 — 1997 DODGE STRATUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10132629
Vehicle	1997 DODGE STRATUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 12, 2005
Date Filed	August 12, 2005
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

DT: CONTACT'S WIFE WENT INTO WALMART AND 15 MINUTES LATER 1997, DODGE, STRATUS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY AROUND THE BATTERY BOX OR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 5, 2005. THE ONLY PROBLEM THE CONTACT HAD WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO TTHE FIRE WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAMING ON SOMETIMES. THE CAR HAS CRUISE CONTROL, AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS.*AK

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