NHTSA Complaint #10258161 — 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10258161
Vehicle	2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 9, 2009
Date Filed	February 10, 2009
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM COLLEGE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AS HE WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BURNING THE TIPS OF HIS FINGERS. *TR

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