NHTSA Complaint #10617741 — 1998 DODGE CARAVAN SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10617741
Vehicle	1998 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	July 28, 2014
Date Filed	July 30, 2014
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

ONLY A BLOCK OR 2 FROM HOME, DOING 20 MPH THERE WAS THE SMELL OF SMOKE THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. WE BAILED FROM THE VAN AND BEFORE 911 COULD BE CALLED THE VAN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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