NHTSA Complaint #503236 — 1989 MERCURY COUGAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	503236
Vehicle	1989 MERCURY COUGAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	April 4, 1996
Date Filed	April 25, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER BEING DRIVEN 60 MILES AND PARKED, MELTING DASH/BURNING STEERING COLUMN. *DSH

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