NHTSA Complaint #10494814 — 1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10494814 |
| Vehicle | 1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 59,200 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WAS DRIVE FROM HOME TO A CONVENIENCE ABOUT A HALF MILE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF WENT INTO THE STORE, CAME OUT APPROX.5 MINUTES, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED HOOD SAW THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. PUT OUT FIRE BY HAND. REPLACED ALTERNATOR. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR
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