NHTSA Complaint #10897360 — 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10897360
Vehicle	2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 15, 2016
Date Filed	August 20, 2016
Mileage	128,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

PLUGGED IN MINI VAC TO CIG LIGHTER AND CIG LIGHTER SHORTED TO GROUND CAUSING WIRES TO MELT AND SMOKE INCLUDING POWER OUTLET WIRES.

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