NHTSA Complaint #10536194 — 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10536194
Vehicle	2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 19, 2013
Date Filed	August 19, 2013
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. PULLED CAR OVER AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE AREA UNDER HOOD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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