NHTSA Complaint #10360988 — 2009 DODGE JOURNEY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10360988
Vehicle	2009 DODGE JOURNEY
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 3, 2010
Date Filed	October 18, 2010
Mileage	65,428 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 65,428.

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